I didn’t know the Bare Naked Ladies were Canadian.
Three of the 5 directories directly under my Music directory are geographic, but I’ve made no real attempt to make it more granular than American versus European versus Asian, and even then, I can’t be sure some of the English-language acts aren’t misfiled… and if you’re curious, the other two of the 5 are Soundtracks(Thanks to media franchises that have completely different music depending on region) and a folder for the kind of disorganized mess of songs I’ve downloaded from YouTube.
It turns out that I apparently listen to more Canadian artists than I do USA artists. This might be because the specific kind of metal and electronic music I’m into has more of an audience in Canada than the USA.
Off the top of my head: Ayria, Comaduster, and Andrew Huang.
I think a lot of Canadian bands doing experimental synth/metal are influenced by Skinny Puppy and Voivod (2 more artists); even if they don’t know it. (I know you are aware of those bands.) Before the internet, these bands were played on university radio stations and shared via mix tapes and CDs constantly, influencing the next generation of music artists. Might explain something about your music tastes leaning towards the cold tundra of the igloo dwellers.
If you lean towards melodic alternative rock, listen to Kill Creek. St. Valentine’s Garage(1994) is one of the best albums ever. It’s like, almost Fantastic Planet levels of good… and, as you know, I don’t use that comparison lightly.
I heard (maybe incorrectly) that the singer didn’t like his vocals in this album. However, it’s the weak, scratchy, croaky vocals that keeps this album in my rotation. Either way, this album has aged like fine wine.
Kill Creek - Million
Million is one of those rare songs that just grabs hold of you and pulls you in.
Got new headphones. They were Skull Candy Dime 3. Very good for an affordable price, only problem is they don’t have very good bass. But if you don’t really mind, then I recommend.
On a more song-related note, I’ve grown up listening to this band but not many people I know seem to have heard of them… Amazing chill music to have on in the background.
Somebody I online know is starting a 90s cover band and asked for suggestion of songs they should play. I looked through my iTunes library and sent like 130 suggestions.
So now I’m on a nostalgia kick relistening to the songs of my youth. Stuff I still listen to regularly like The Breeders and things I haven’t heard in many years like Porno for Pyros.
Some songs from the 90s are absolutely timeless. For example, Song 2 by Blur is a great way to wake up the audience in the middle of a set. Everlong by the Foo Fighters is still amazing to this day.
Living in Canada, a guy I worked with swore that Stereo(1998, by the Watchmen) was always a crowd-pleaser when he did gigs. Great opening song too because it starts well from silence and the band doesn’t even have to say anything to the crowd before playing. (Do the band introductions after the song once the audience is blown away by the display of great taste in music!)
The Watchmen - Stereo
I’ll give it some more thought though and report back!
No joke, the 90s has all the best songs. Most of my favourite bands and artists released their best stuff in the 90s!
Also, @HAL9000 , I don’t know how you’ve listened to their new music, but Failure’s new albums are masterpieces too. Not quite on the level of Fantastic Planet, but IMO better than Magnified. It’s hard to pick out one good one, but classics from each album are Hot Traveler, Dark Speed, and Submarines. By far not the the best on each album, but the most popular songs of each album. Look them up on YouTube!
For me, I’ve been mostly listening to whole albums, instead of single songs. It’s honestly a great experience. When the Pawn … by Fiona Apple, or Amnesiac by Radiohead, etc. They’re all great.
artists); even if they don’t know it. (I know you are aware of those bands.) Before the internet, these bands were played on university radio stations and shared via mix tapes and CDs constantly, influencing the next generation of music artists. Might explain something about your music tastes leaning towards the cold tundra of the igloo dwellers.
airwaves in 1974…
