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Honda_Star
16-02-11, 08:31 PM
Just listening to a CD by the Pretty Reckless and thought I would start this thread!

I love finding new artists that aren't so well known...there are some real hidden gems out there.

Ok , so Pretty Reckless are my favourite latest find (if you have never heard of them, check out this song...great tune to ride to:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYeGw-bo430) She's only 17!!

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whizz
16-02-11, 08:37 PM
great choice :) how about spiderbait cover of black betty ? a great track! :) or spiderbaits cover of ghost riders in the sky? :)
BladeTriple
17-02-11, 02:25 PM
Kaz bought the pretty reckless CD after hearing them on the movie Kick Ass, the movie with the immortal line from a 10 year old girl on a killing spree ... Great album and a great voice for a girl so young too
Nelly
17-02-11, 04:11 PM
Love a couple of up and coming bands at Present.
Bunch of guys from Henly called "the gentlemen of distorted sound"
Got a EP out called Bone Idol. Great tunes.
Also a band from Oxford area called the dacoits.
If you see either of these bands advertised, dont delay, go watch em!
Si
17-02-11, 05:30 PM
The Pretty Reckless are awesome, great album. Apparently she plays someone in something called Gossip Girl on the Telly!?
Uber Dave
17-02-11, 05:42 PM
The Pretty Reckless are good I concur. And you are right ST she was a lead character in the US Gossip Girl!

I have got really into mashup mixes done by Djs in recent time. DJ Called "Dave Remix" and another one who goes by DJ Schmolli are really good (couple of links below to songs).

DJ Schmolli (Tune Length 27:39) (http://soundcloud.com/djschmolli/dj-schmolli-pirate-nation-vol-1)

Dave Remix (Probably the one most of you will like is the "Steisand's Bonkers" Track) (http://soundcloud.com/dave-remix)
Taylor86
17-02-11, 07:21 PM
http://aaronowensmith.bandcamp.com/album/delusions-of-grandeur

This guy is brilliant. Kinda a mix between U2 and Coldplay, but better ;D

Plus, to download the album you suggest your own price. The scrooges out there can put nothing if they like, but it's worth a lot more...
Dabz
17-02-11, 07:46 PM
My fav band is Alter Bridge who are becoming bigger but havent had much exposure over the last 5 years. Have managed to see them live about 8 times , absolutely love their music
virginie_morisot
17-02-11, 09:49 PM
i like Pretty reackless too..:-)
listening to your suggestion now Glade... :P
jack930
17-02-11, 09:51 PM
i stumbled across this band ,then after a week or so heard them on Radio 1

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Taylor86
17-02-11, 09:57 PM
i like Pretty reackless too..:-)
listening to your suggestion now Glade... :P

Ah well... at least I sound like I smell nice... lol
virginie_morisot
17-02-11, 10:01 PM
;D ;D sorry..Licious !! :P :P
Caz
17-02-11, 10:09 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj_DLhDpVWs

Raemonn - I saw them a couple of years ago, very exciting and the lead singer is very sexy :P
Nelly
18-02-11, 07:39 AM
My fav band is Alter Bridge who are becoming bigger but havent had much exposure over the last 5 years. Have managed to see them live about 8 times , absolutely love their music

Agreed Dabz. Been catching up with some Alter Bridge lately. Great band.
Taylor86
18-02-11, 06:22 PM
Ooooh Tallulah Rendall is worth a listen too. Saw her at a freebie gig in Marlb a few years back and she was awesome. Really eerie voice...

http://www.tallulahrendall.com/
Scaredy_Cat
18-02-11, 06:36 PM
Recently downloaded Second Life Syndrome by Riverside and love it - hadn't heard of the band before. 8-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peDCmsJB1AA
shammy666
20-02-11, 11:06 PM
Here's a couple for you, all great live too :)

http://www.myspace.com/zicochain
http://www.myspace.com/newgenrocks
http://www.myspace.com/jettblackuk/music
Nokesy
21-02-11, 04:22 PM
Few of my latest favourites.....

Hurts - Happiness (album)
Beth Hart - My California (album)
Don Henley - The End of the Innocence (song)
Athlete - Black Swan Song (song)

Ezio - Call You Tomorrow .... (song) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d82GM39Slc4

Recently dated the drummer in this vid! ;D

Oh and of course, the very best of Fleetwood Mac and Billy Joel has got to be up there :) (Although I appreciate they are not 'not so well known'!! )
Nooj
22-02-11, 10:15 PM
One of my faves is The Cardiacs. They're been around for years and have a big fan base worldwide, but have never hit the maistream (just as well, I don't think the mainstream could cope with them).

Another who was known in his day, but not so much now (unless you were a freak in the 60's and 70's); Captain Beefheart.