Fine... I'll try something new.

[Tidusauron12]

Well, in my life, up to now, I've always felt that J-music and classical were the only ways to go (maybe some jazz in there, but only a little). Then when I was struggling with my music to day I realized. I am a freaking musician, I have to listen to all kinds of music to be the best and most prolific composer. So... with this new potential unlocked, I need suggestions! Give me some music to pick up! (Keep in mind, I hate every kind of music othen the latters, so don't give me anything too extreme, I need to snake my way in at first). Also, I want music. Not crap. Don't give me crap. For me, crap is anything that is:

Too loud.

Heavy metal (you know with the screaming)

To many overtones (too much distortion)

Serialism (You know, that's the stuff that avoids tonal center and goes off of dissonance)

Songs with scary/stupid/odd lyrics (Stupid might be ok actually)


OK. Seriously guys, please help. I'm also getting some people I know to give me mixed CDs of their faves so I can add them to my itunes.

[Old Ape Face]

:lol: well then i suppose the Beatles are out since you don't want tonality distortion.

Green day is out becuase of the lyrics (No matter how awesome they are.)

Linkin Park's out for the Distortion factor.

System of a Down is out for the lyrics and some distortion.

Red Hot Chili Peppers are in nothing wrong with them except a little perversion in there earlier albums.

you could try Arosmith, Pink Floyd, Led Zeplin, Queen, other's below the 80s level.

[superplough]

okay, I'll give you twenty random songs from my itunes, you can do what you like with them

Original Prankster - The Offspring
Push Up - Freestylers
This Joint - Slightly Stoopid
Stupid Girl - Garbage
Die Another Day - Madonna
Sing for the Moment - Eminem
Trouble - Coldplay
The Prince of Darkness - 666
What's the Time - South Side of Bombay
With or Without You - U2
Cry Me A River - Justin Timberlake
Praise You - Fatboy Slim
The Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide is Press Coverage - Panic! At The Disco
Resolve - Foo Fighters
Boyfriend - Ashlee Simpson
I Feel Pretty - West Side Story
99 Luftballoons - Nena
Kill Your Sons - Lou Reed
You May Be Right - Billy Joel
Angel - Shaggy

there ya go. not sure how that Ashlee Simpson got in there... but that it is.

[Lord Dagoth]

in b4 dragonforce

[Tidusauron12]

:lol: well then i suppose the Beatles are out since you don't want tonality distortion.

Green day is out becuase of the lyrics (No matter how awesome they are.)

Linkin Park's out for the Distortion factor.

System of a Down is out for the lyrics and some distortion.

Red Hot Chili Peppers are in nothing wrong with them except a little perversion in there earlier albums.

you could try Arosmith, Pink Floyd, Led Zeplin, Queen, other's below the 80s level.


A little distortion is ok, just not too much.And I studied the Beetles' music back in Music History.

Are you trying to say everything after the 80s is full of alot of screaming and distortion!? NO!!! I was hoping I could get into some really cool bands... I might have to adjust my tastes a little (force myself to suffer).

[Sendo Takeshi]

The Jam
The Walkmen
Radiohead

[Old Ape Face]

Lol Green day doesn't scream, they just riot and complain about which side of the road there girl friend live on. And a bunch of Punk stuff. I wont be dragged into calling it Emo.

Linkin Park is good. i love the lyrics and the sounds are so ingenious.


I've been listening to an odd band recently, named Old Crow Medicine Show, basically they play folk music, and stuff like Bob Dillon and the like, the irony is they formed in 2000 and they play stuff relating to Civil war times. Working for the Union the trade shift between the Iron Horse (train) and the boating industry. if you like folk music go listen to them.

eh the best stuff is what you find interesting to your ears. My advice is to listen to the radio, modern rock type stuff. if you like what you hear go buy the album.

[HSaabedra]

Morbid Angel
Meshuggah
Mastodon
Aphex Twin
Kraftwerk
Duran Duran

[Tidusauron12]

Lol Green day doesn't scream, they just riot and complain about which side of the road there girl friend live on. And a bunch of Punk stuff. I wont be dragged into calling it Emo.

Linkin Park is good. i love the lyrics and the sounds are so ingenious.


I've been listening to an odd band recently, named Old Crow Medicine Show, basically they play folk music, and stuff like Bob Dillon and the like, the irony is they formed in 2000 and they play stuff relating to Civil war times. Working for the Union the trade shift between the Iron Horse (train) and the boating industry. if you like folk music go listen to them.

eh the best stuff is what you find interesting to your ears. My advice is to listen to the radio, modern rock type stuff. if you like what you hear go buy the album.

Actually, some of the guys from yellowcard used to go to my HS. I didn't really KNOW them much but I wish I had got to knw em' a bit more. Still, I used to listen to their music, but it didn't inspire me much to do anything... usually the popular bands don't give me any ideas. And as for folk music... I think all American folk music is pretty much trash... sorry. I'll listen regardless though. I'm pretty eager at this point.

[Dorktron2000]

http://www.di.fm/edmguide/edmguide.html

Big guide with lots of samples. I'm personally into the downtempo stuff.

[kenshinbebop]

Rory Gallagher
BB King
Eric Clapton
Guns n Roses
Duke Ellington
Led Zeppelin
Dragonforce
Dream Theater

[Tidusauron12]

Thanks, I appreciate it.

[Old Ape Face]

Actually, some of the guys from yellowcard used to go to my HS. I didn't really KNOW them much but I wish I had got to knw em' a bit more. Still, I used to listen to their music, but it didn't inspire me much to do anything... usually the popular bands don't give me any ideas. And as for folk music... I think all American folk music is pretty much trash... sorry. I'll listen regardless though. I'm pretty eager at this point.

they're pretty Good especially live. you'd be impressed by them if you heard them.

as for current popular bands, they don't impress me either, they're all like Clones of the older bands or they try to be.

[kenshinbebop]

I switched comps so I didn't finish my list....
there's more:
Stevie Ray Vaughn
Blue October
The Ramones
The Clash
The Killers

There's more if you need it.

BTW I have a VERY diverse list so I dunno what you'll like.

[Sendo Takeshi]

The Zutons
The Ventures
Chuck Berry
The Shadows
The Yardbirds
The Buzzcocks
The Kingsmen
Hope of the States
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists
Oasis
Maximo Park

[Suki]

DragonForce sucks.


Good Bands:
Sonata Artica
Queensryche
Demons and Wizards
The Mars Volta
Kamelot
Rhapsody
Helloween

[kenshinbebop]

Just thought of some more indies and stuff

The Shins
The Receuntaus(major sp)
The Decemberists
The Subdudes
Josh Rouse
Mojave 3
Oceanographer
These are excellent indie/alternative artists that you hear VERY little about.
But tehy are all truly talented musicians.

As for some songs...

Josh Rouse-Directions
Oceanographer-Stations
Mojave 3-To Hold Your Tiny Toes
The Decemberists-O Valencia!
Recuentuars-Steady as She Goes

That's not it though, all of their songs are great.

DragonForce sucks.


Good Bands:
Sonata Artica
Queensryche
Demons and Wizards
The Mars Volta
Kamelot
Rhapsody
Helloween

You say Dragonforce sucks, and you like Queensryche!?

[Suki]

Just thought of some more indies and stuff

The Shins
The Receuntaus(major sp)
The Decemberists
The Subdudes
Josh Rouse
Mojave 3
Oceanographer
These are excellent indie/alternative artists that you hear VERY little about.
But tehy are all truly talented musicians.

As for some songs...

Josh Rouse-Directions
Oceanographer-Stations
Mojave 3-To Hold Your Tiny Toes
The Decemberists-O Valencia!
Recuentuars-Steady as She Goes

That's not it though, all of their songs are great.



You say Dragonforce sucks, and you like Queensryche!?

Queensryche > DragonForce.

Dforce is like a wannabe progressive metal band, and they don't even play progressive. All their songs sound the same.

[HSaabedra]

You say Dragonforce sucks, and you like Queensryche!?

Queensryche actually uses melodic composition rather than atonal scales. Songwriting is much better too.

[kenshinbebop]

Queensryche has no musical value at all imo.

[Suki]

Queensryche has no musical value at all imo.

And you're saying Dragon Force does?


Queensryche was one of the original progressive melodic metal bands, and perhaps one of the most successful. I don't think you can put Dragon Force, a poser band on top of the source.
There's something wrong with your ears.

[HSaabedra]

Queensryche has no musical value at all imo.

Your opinions on musicianship are null.

[{NG}Fidel]

Just stop it.
Good Bands
The Pink Spiders
Incubus
At The Drive-In
Hot Hot Heat
The Postal Service
The View
Just some bands Ive been listening to lately That I really enjoy.

[earsofdoom]

You should try listening to some music without words like sound tracks from movies/games etc. Sometimes it seems like when ppl say "music" all they really mean is Singing there is allot of good music out there that doesn't need words and is very good.

[kenshinbebop]

Your opinions on musicianship are null.

Ha. Your funny.

[Solid_Snake]

Funny, you say you don't like songs with Stupid/Odd lyrics yet you like J-Pop. Kinda' ironic.

Anyway, listen to Queen.

Also good bands.

Styx.
Nine Inch Nails.
Smashing Pumpkins.
MegaDeath.
Face to Face.
Iron Maiden.
Metallica.

That's all you need.

EDIT: Throwing in the Killers. As, it was the only band who's second CD turned out better than thier first. Sam's Town is brilliant IMO.

[superplough]

When You Were Young's good, but I don't like Bones that much. I liked Somebody Told Me better.

[Mazinkaiser]

Not all metal is crap, just the bad ones :P
Anyways, here are a couple of bands I listen to.

Metallica
Racer X
Dream Theater
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Aerosmith
Smashing Pumpkins
Apocalyptica
Audioslave

[Lord Dagoth]

Sonata Arctica is a must.

[333jeffery]

Give Yes, and Emerson Lake & Plamer a try. Both were excellent "art rock" bands that you'll probably appreciate since you like keyboards. Keith Emerson is one of the best rock keyboard players of all-time.....

[The Million Dollar Prons]

Queensryche wins.

Get Metallica's S&M album, a pleasent combo of Metallica and a live symphony orchestra.

Queen, PINK FLOYD, classic Rolling Stones, Styx, Led Zeppelin, Foreigner, the Eagles, DAVID BOWIE, Blue Oyster Cult. I strongly suggest Pink Floyd, they use a lot of effects, sure, but their music is quite... musical?

[Ikari Warrior]

Get Metallica's S&M album, a pleasent combo of Metallica and a live symphony orchestra.

QFT. Call of the Ctulu has never sounded better.

I also recommend Metallica's "black" album (just titled metallica, but has a solid-black cover with a barely-visible rattlesnake on it), and Load.

I recommend Rob Zombie. I think you would like his work because it has a very unique sound. Also, it varies the gammet in that it can be fast-paced and metal, to slow and creepy, with a couple songs that have an odd tempo. You may not like Rob Zombie because some (all?) of his lyrics are non-sensical or else very creepy. I like Zombie for his sound, not his message. If you take this artist suggestion, I recommend Hellbilly Deluxe, and the "Past Present and Future" album, which is a greatest-hits compilation.

I also recommend Franz Ferdinand. Again, unique sound that has a "fun" theme, versus the creepy angle that Zombie approaches. Franz is 90% inoffensive, and features nothing metal, nor screaming.

[The Million Dollar Prons]

Take Me Out was quite a fun song.

[Shiroiyuki]

Anyway, listen to Queen.

Also good bands:

Styx.

That's all you need.


Fixed for you ^_^. Hee.

Also, try these Tidus:

Simon and Garfunkel
John Lennon (by himself, or with Yoko...I don't care. He has some really great songs that shouldn't be missed.)
John Denver (now, most people write him off because he sounds a little bit country. But you know what? The man was a great singer, and his voice is incredible. Really sincere, very powerful tenor.)
Queen, as said before. PICK. THIS. UP. NOW.
The Carpenters (don't laugh until you try it)
Kansas (Dust in the Wind, baby. Great group)
Chicago (Again, don't laugh until you try it)
The Bangles (OMG, OMG OMG....Eternal Flame is *so* my favorite song to sing karaoke to!)
Bee Gees (Haha, don't laugh at me for this--they are a great group)

[Samurai Drifter]

Don't call metal crap if you haven't even listened to it. It's not all about screaming, you know.

I highly reccommend Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd... you know, the rock classics. You can't call yourself a musician if you've never listened to the Dark Side of the Moon.

[Crusader986]

Some great bands that I would reccomend:

Radiohead
Sonic Youth
Pavement
Neutral Milk Hotel
Pixies
Modest Mouse

[superplough]

pretty much everything in this thread is awesome, superplough needs to get better music :lol:

[CapnTylor]

My taste in music is awesome but I'm a little pretentious, as you can see.

XTC. Early punk with organs in it, then the albums start to get more and rock/folk/experimental.
The Streets. Lighter British Hip-Hop/rap/dance.
Pizzicato Five. Japanese R+B/Dance/Pop/Experimental/Classical(?) duo.
The Specials/Special A.K.A. Masters of British reggae/ska/early punk rock.
Richard Thompson. Folk-Rocker and probably one of the greatest guitarists of all time(?).
Devo. Don't let 'Whip It' fool you! Ranges from early, heavy sythesized punk to a much lighter affair.
The Clash. Really talented punk/rock band that everyone knows already.
NWA. You wanted to expand your horizons a little more? Early gangsta rap. It's pretty smart though.
Buttersprites. Only have one album out so far but it's great. Japanese/American girl band, with an accordian or two.
TsuShiMaMiRe. Same as above except a trio with no accordians. Awesome bass player.
Primus. Best bass player ever IMO. Funky Metal.
Tom Waits. Everything. He sings with a raspy/gargly/scratchy/bassy voice that sounds so good.
Ian Dury & The Blockheads. Unsung hero of late 60s rock'n'roll and the best lyricist of all time.
Frank Zappa. Experimental rock with over-the-top solos, outstanding compositions, lots of different instruments. Extremely funny to boot.
Sublime. Great band, great singer. Ranges from hip hop to ska to metal.
Dean Martin. Badass easy listening vocalist.
Shonen Knife. Talented punk/rock girl group from Japan. A little squeaky, but that never hurt anybody.
Liz Phair. Check her out before her last two albums. Pretty innovative acoustic/vocals stuff.

[Sendo Takeshi]

Anything by DJ Premier. Seeing as how NWA got mentioned, I'd recommend Premier. You can always start with his Gang Starr material. And of course, downloading those exclusive tracks that he did. I think there's like 4 volumes out so far for his Mixtapes.

[kenshinbebop]

Primus. Best bass player ever IMO. Funky Metal.


Better than Flea or Victor Wooten!?

[Old Ape Face]

Listen to Black Sabbath.
Ac/Dc
The who
311
Wheezer

[CapnTylor]

Better than Flea or Victor Wooten!?

Yes. not too familiar with wooten but he's certainly better than flea :D. maybe not jaco pastorius though...jaco might be the best...

[kenshinbebop]

I prefer Wooten to Flea anyway. I've only heard their one song on GH2 and yeah, now that I think about it, the bass was awesome.

[CrossboneGundam]

Well, in my life, up to now, I've always felt that J-music and classical were the only ways to go (maybe some jazz in there, but only a little). Then when I was struggling with my music to day I realized. I am a freaking musician, I have to listen to all kinds of music to be the best and most prolific composer. So... with this new potential unlocked, I need suggestions! Give me some music to pick up! (Keep in mind, I hate every kind of music othen the latters, so don't give me anything too extreme, I need to snake my way in at first). Also, I want music. Not crap. Don't give me crap. For me, crap is anything that is:

Too loud.

Heavy metal (you know with the screaming)

To many overtones (too much distortion)

Serialism (You know, that's the stuff that avoids tonal center and goes off of dissonance)

Songs with scary/stupid/odd lyrics (Stupid might be ok actually)


OK. Seriously guys, please help. I'm also getting some people I know to give me mixed CDs of their faves so I can add them to my itunes.

I'll reccomend looking into African music with strong roots in indigenous rhythms, just to balance out all these reccomendations of first-world RIAA stuff.

[Dr. Ezra]

You have to try the Gorillaz. Seriously.

[RyoTD]

What I'm listening to right now:

- Yngwie Malmsteen (neo-classical metal)
- Dream Theater (progressive metal)
- Rhapsody of Fire (formerly Rhapsody, symphonic power metal)
- Angra (progressive power metal... seeing a pattern here?)

All of those I recommend wholeheartedly, especially Angra and Dream Theater.

A couple of honorable mentions:
- Megadeth
- Queen
- Pink Floyd

[Fobb]

Aesop Rock

[Tidusauron12]

You should try listening to some music without words like sound tracks from movies/games etc. Sometimes it seems like when ppl say "music" all they really mean is Singing there is allot of good music out there that doesn't need words and is very good.

I do. I buy OSTs for every game I can get my hands on (Shadow Hearts 2 OST rocks). Movie scores bore me. IT makes me sad that the classical style has been reduced to program music...

Besides, I'm trying to get into music with lyrics. Classical is the most beautiful type of music in my humble opinion. I love instrumental... but to become a completely well-rounded musician I have to listen to all types of music. DOn't worry, I know what the good stuff is, now I'm trying to listen to the stuff I ignore (unfortunately, the music is ignore is the type that brings fame and big bucks). I realized that no matter how good I become at classical music, I'll never get the recognition I deserve for killing myself in front of the keyboard all day.

Oh yea... I picked about 15 Alicia Keys songs. They're pretty ok, I'm also trying to get into some Mary J., but it sounds HORRIBLE.

[Tidusauron12]

Don't call metal crap if you haven't even listened to it. It's not all about screaming, you know.

.


Metal is crap. I'm sorry... I can't listen to it. That's the point. I've tried again and again... and I just can't handle it. Too loud, and it pisses me off just to hear it. I'm sorry... I would like it if no one else recommended me any metal bands (I know about metal, my friend Cheyenne is a metal guitarists... he always used ot make me go to these shows... and well... I just hate metal... it's just not my thing).

Anyways... some of the bands that checked out from you guys are ok. I'll keep listening.

Oh, Shiroiyukichan! Thanks... I don't remember what song or band... but it totally rocked!

[Lord Dagoth]

You might E Nomine. They're kinda a kinda techno-ish group that incorporates Latin/Gregorian choirs into their music. Songs to try: Das Omen, Vater Unser, Mitternacht.

[Tidusauron12]

You might E Nomine. They're kinda a kinda techno-ish group that incorporates Latin/Gregorian choirs into their music. Songs to try: Das Omen, Vater Unser, Mitternacht.

This sounds interesting. I'm actually interested. Unfortunately, nothing yet has satified me ask much as my J-music (and definately not classical). I don't think anything will, but I just need to experience all of these different types of music, so I can absorb it.

[GreatNekoKoneko]

...nothing like old school Metallica to get you changed. try out Call of Ktulu and Orion.

[xxdreamergirlxx]

Try Fearless by Neurosonic.

It's very mellow and not at all metal.

[sailornyanko]

You didn't seem to request non english music. Since you like Jpop, I'm sure you're not demanding the music to be in a language you understand. I'll suggest a variety of must hear spanish music and some good english music not mentioned yet.

Spanish rock:

- Cafe Tacuba (The band members live in my area. I occasionally see some of them in the street)
- Mana (I don't like them that much, but a lot of people do even though they haven't brought a new album in ages)
- Los fabulosos Cadillacs (Don't underestimate this group by hearing that idiotic song "Matador"; that's like saying Creep is the best song of Radiohead)
- Mago de Oz (Weird lyrics and some songs are pretty metal, but I like this celtic rock band very much)
- Juanes
- Moenia
- La cuca (Crazy lyrics and maybe a bit too metal for your taste, but a good 90's band)
- Los Tres (A Chilean band, I've only heard the song "La Torre de Babel" which is a great song)

Pop or romantic:

- Luis Miguel (Hate the man and all his songs seem the same, but you should try it out at least. He's known as a pop idol/wannabe sex god in Mexico. And no, I don't think his gap makes him hunky).
- Tiziano Ferro (Who cares if he thinks mexican women are unattractive! Hate the person, don't hate his music).
- Uff (J/K. Though some songs are pretty decent for this generic boy band)
- Armando Manzanero
- Yahir (Some songs are pretty good even though his career isn't going anywhere)
- Eros Ramazotti (Most annoying nasal voice ever, but his songs are really nice)
- Alex Ubago
- Alejandro Sanz (Some songs are good, others suck. I hate the songs he duos with Sahira, yeggh).
- Andrea Bocelli
- Fey (Out of fashion and her new album sucks, but her old stuff is good)
- Sentidos Opuestos
- OV7

We all know you wanna hear grupero/cumbia music (don't complain, you said you wanted to try a bit of every genre):

- Celia Cruz
- Banda El Recodo (I don't like this kind of music myself, but the lead singer has a good voice. The less grupero-ish versions of some of their songs sound very good)
- Daddy Yankee (Because we all know you're dying to hear La Gasolina)
- Selena (Dead for almost 15 years and her Tex-mex style music is still very popular)

English not yet mentioned:

Ray Charles
Judy Collins
Phil Collins (Laugh if you like, but I like his music)
Sting
Soundgarden
I don't like country too much myself, but I like some stuff by Kenny Rogers
Beastie Boys
Rage Against the Machine
Billy Joel

----

So many music bands I've never heard of in this thread!!! I really should try some of this music out for myself.

[RamenBoy]

Lets Ride - The Game

^ f0 t3h w1n.

[emotoaster]

what no Dream Theatre.

[sazae]

Michael Buble, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, John Legend, Sammy Davis Jr., June Carter Cash, Norah Jones, John Denver, Alison Krause, Emmylou Harris, Keb' Mo, and Sarah McLachlan are all that you need. Some of the best voices in the history of music.

[kenshinbebop]

what no Dream Theatre.

Dream Theater times 4. I said it and so did liek 2 or 3 other people.

[emotoaster]

I meant the fact he doesn't like "metal". lol

[kenshinbebop]

ORLY?


My bad. :D

[KingKodiak]

Morbid Angel
Meshuggah
Mastodon
Aphex Twin
Kraftwerk
Duran Duran
Haha, yer gonna kill her ears. lol. Good post though, half those groups are my favs. Just left out dem dudes Opeth.

[Etchd]

I'd recommend BGMs. I mean, it could be from any show you watch -- anime or movies, whichever you like. If you're tired of the usual, go instrumental. It helps you get away from all the musical mediocrity and ruckus that's present today. At least you don't have to lean juz into J-music. Instrumentals can be in any genre you can think of, that way you won't be leaning to any one genre and well, appreciate music much more.

[Dorktron2000]

Did you check out the guide I linked yet?

[Solid_Snake]

Daft Punk.
The Eagles.
Flock of Seaguls.
Simon and Garfunkle(sp... Early hours.)
Franz Fersanand.('This Fire' is an awsome song.)
The Bravery.(They're good live aswell BTW.)
The Motels.
Pat Benetar.

And Johnny Cash. Possibly THE best musician of our times.

[Maxximo]

Well, I like techno so I recommand Daft punk, Eliff 65(I know I misspell it), moby.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0O1yqLBrVA Moby
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_CfUs4VmDg Daft punk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFFAVpPG56U Eiffel 65

[Ikari Warrior]

Anyways... some of the bands that checked out from you guys are ok. I'll keep listening.

Can you list any in particular that you've liked? Perhaps we can recommend similar artists, or alternate albums.

[Tidusauron12]

Thanks everyone. I got alot of stuff I can incorparate. I'm pretty sure the music I've checked out will lead me on to other stuff... and I'll end up with a pretty broad library of music.

[EternalSun]

Well I like...
Explosions in the Sky for Instrumental Rock
MF Doom and Nujabes for Hip Hop
Neutral Milk Hotel, Radiohead, Mew, The Smiths and the Beatles for Rock
Thats pretty much what I listen to.

[Tatsu]

Chris de Burgh. His lyrics are brilliant and his music great. My personal favourites are Lonely Sky, and Transmission Ends.

[sumwhatkrazy]

Dr.dres 1st album(the chronic), Snoops 1st album(doggystyle).

Check out old stuff like De la soul, a tribe called quest, pharcyde, digital underground, Nas's 1st album(illmatic), public enemy, n.w.a(as mentiond), the D.O.C.

Del is really really good, the stuff he did with Dan the automator(a Japanese DJ) Deltron 3030, was good, an his album "both sides of the brain", u may like Raskass, Souls of mischeif, Kool Keith, etc.

*EDIT: oh yeah BOA the UK group, NOT the Korean J pop singer, http://www.boaweb.co.uk/ they are bloody awesome.

[Haro!]

The Roots
Loop Junktion
Dj Krush
Handsome Boy Modeling School
Dan the Automator
Dj Honda
Dj Hasebe
De la Soul
Stetsasonic
Gorillaz
Common
Mos Def
We Are Scientists
The Fratellis
The Beatles (though you should know that already)
Sergio Mendes
Cafe Tacuba
John Legend

Just out of curiosity what kind of j-music are you into?

[Tidusauron12]

Just out of curiosity what kind of j-music are you into?

Oh... lot's! Hmm... L'arc... Porno Graffiti... Orange Range... X-Japan (sometimes)... Pillows (since the 90s baby!) Lisa... I could go on and on...

[Nano]

Sorry, but no to the walkmen and no to the zutons.


EDIT: Throwing in the Killers. As, it was the only band who's second CD turned out better than thier first. Sam's Town is brilliant IMO.

hehehe you're joking right? The new album is terrible.

Dragonforce suck.

Depeche Mode.
Placebo.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
INXS.
Led Zepillin.
U2.
I like kings leon..anyone else?
yup postal service, gorillaz.
seeing as everyone else is trying to shove their Indie bands down your throat I'll tell you the killers (hot fuss) and the kooks.

[Haro!]

I've heard a little Kings of Leon, and I've liked what I heard (as far as the first album "Youth and Young manhood").
Another recommendation: John Mayer.