ca_gere Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Rather than leaving it to a deathly silent feedback forum where the musicians themselves post their stuff, how about others stating the case for artists, etc they like. Also ones they don't like. Who's making the best music in Aberdeen right now? Who's making the worst? Post links, tell us what you like or don't like. Convince us of your opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest E.C Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 this probably won't end well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaaakkkeee Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Yeah, but that's because you know Boak and Dirtdrinker are fucking shit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest E.C Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Weren't you in Avoid The Morning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaaakkkeee Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Weren't you in Avoid The Morning?Still am. Best band in Aberdeen bar my new project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladstone Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 The only 'new' Aberdeen(ish) based music I've listened to recently is Indian Red Lopez's new song which I can't remember what it's called. Really liked it. I love IRL - probably my favourite band from round here.I also listened to Lenin Death Mask the other day. I couldn't handle the singer's voice and had to give up about a minute in.Other than that - loved the Marionettes debut album and Little Kicks most recent album. I downloaded a Lockah EP the other day but I've nae listened yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaaakkkeee Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) Favourite local acts in no order (for realz)Carson WellsDas McManusNeedlemanDIRTDRINKERGraderLung SeasonCavalcadesBOAKObscenitiesSeas, StarryLockahSabrepulse (when he lived here)ClericDukeLenin Death Mask Worst (just my opinion mind)OOKAscensionWithout ReasonMic MorrisFonik Edited February 21, 2014 by Jaaakkkeee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Jerk Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Whatever happened to Copy Haho? I liked them, especially the earlier stuff, which had a bit of a midwest emo thing about it. Dirtdrinker, Carson Wells and Min Diesel are my favourites. Prelude to the Hunt are decent too, though I'm not overly fond on the lead vocals. The new Lung Season recordings sounds tiptop. I will wait until I see them and/or hear more before judging further. Das McManus, [wall], Needleman and Bisongrass are also good. I've not seen BOAK yet, but I imagine it's something I will dig. I don't like Miss Lucid, or that cock-rock band we (when I was in DM) played with at Slains. Slains is also a terrible, terrible venue for gigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsum_Fantastic Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Seas, StarryBisongrassAbsolutlistLockahWall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skacel Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 My knowledge of local artists is pretty shit these days but from what I remember I liked Kitchen Cynics, Min Diesel, Carson Wells and Copy Haho. I haven't heard any new local music for a wee while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest E.C Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Oh yeah, Miss Lucid are probably one of the worst local bands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skacel Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Oh and Clearer the sky.Can The Xcerts be classed as local? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 I also listened to Lenin Death Mask the other day. I couldn't handle the singer's voice and had to give up about a minute in.Aye that'll be me. We have two singers, our other song has Tom singing, if you ever get the chance to listen to them it might be more up your alley! Or not. Probably not.Best Aberdeen bands/musicians:Carson WellsDirtdrinkerMarionettesMin Diesel [especially over the last year or so, huge leap in improvement]AmantiLockahBands I don't like/get:Any band that puts on swathes of reverb and sings about the beach, and being stoned, or says words like rad or gnarly. Fuck off mate. You can't write a tune, so you put on this affected lo-fi aesthetic and you've fooled every moron out there. Surfing? Fucking beaches and pizza and upside down crosses in ALL the artwork. Literally thousands of bands out there right now like that, absolutely cannot stand it. I don't know when it became cool to be ironic and laid back and not care about anything anymore, but I certainly can't be fucked with it. I'm blaming Wavves. [to be fair, this seems to be much more a central belt thing, probably doesn't apply to many/any aberdeen bands I know, just needed to get it off my chest] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest E.C Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Bands I don't like/get:Any band that puts on swathes of reverb and sings about the beach, and being stoned, or says words like rad or gnarly. Fuck off mate. You can't write a tune, so you put on this affected lo-fi aesthetic and you've fooled every moron out there. Surfing? Fucking beaches and pizza and upside down crosses in ALL the artwork. Literally thousands of bands out there right now like that, absolutely cannot stand it. I don't know when it became cool to be ironic and laid back and not care about anything anymore, but I certainly can't be fucked with it. I'm blaming Wavves. [to be fair, this seems to be much more a central belt thing, probably doesn't apply to many/any aberdeen bands I know, just needed to get it off my chest] everythingwesayisfact are hurting right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaaakkkeee Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 You must hate Gnarwolves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Milner Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Yeah my knowledge is limited now a days. My favs would include Miss Lucid and Akord I hate anything that to me is just noise, so dirtdrinker, BOAK or any other bands like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skacel Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Remember Liber8? They were fucking ace! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Jerk Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Bands I don't like/get:Any band that puts on swathes of reverb and sings about the beach, and being stoned, or says words like rad or gnarly. Fuck off mate. You can't write a tune, so you put on this affected lo-fi aesthetic and you've fooled every moron out there. Surfing? Fucking beaches and pizza and upside down crosses in ALL the artwork. Literally thousands of bands out there right now like that, absolutely cannot stand it. I don't know when it became cool to be ironic and laid back and not care about anything anymore, but I certainly can't be fucked with it. I'm blaming Wavves. [to be fair, this seems to be much more a central belt thing, probably doesn't apply to many/any aberdeen bands I know, just needed to get it off my chest] Is this about Dolfinz? Even if it isn't, it is inherently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teabags Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Somebody should do some sort of local music awards where people can vote for categories like this. Host it in a local pub or something. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Is this about Dolfinz? Even if it isn't, it is inherently.No. Not saying I love everything about them but their latest EP is gr8 and Jordan's started writing some really clever songs. I think they've moved past that whole seapunk thing anyway, I really enjoy the new stuff.Akord are also absolutely terrible. Insanely dull, and their viral campaign just pissed me off. Doing okay, and I'm sure they're nice guys, I just detest the music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaaakkkeee Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Aye I'm not a fan of Akord either. Good at what they do, but I hate what they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 You must hate Gnarwolves. Aesthetically not my thing, but the lyrics are good and the songs are well crafted and intelligient. I also think reverb can work well with lots of bands, like The Yawns, who can really nail a tune, I just think it's used as a sort of cover up for lack of songwriting ingenuinity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 My favorites arrow meentos Alyssa's Wish. The Rocketeers. The Downroads. Karloff. Black Atom. Broken Sunshine. Norman's Fetish. Dos Dedos. Tar. Psycho A-Go-Go. Stayover. The Planeteers. Seven Stone Under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Apologies for the YoungA moment in the first sentence. Fucking iPhones man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest E.C Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Top 5 currently:1. Carson Wells2. Deportees3. Absolutist4. Ashley Park5. Hjearts (i'm not in them anymore, so it's allowed) Top 5 ever:1. 10 Easy Wishes2. Gilman St3. Retreat4. The No Pints5. Quik I'm not going to list bands I dislike because there are heaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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