If’ you’re as ADD as I am (actually, people have told me that I resemble an autistic person more, but it’s all the same…) then you can’t make it through the day without listening to about three cumulative hours of music. Another thing about me is that I absolutely hate listening to the same music over and over again. Having said that, I’ve put together a list of music that you have probably never heard of. Look up these bands and enjoy!
The Dirty Heads: Mike Slinkard turned me onto this band. It was probably one of the nicest things he has ever done for me (not to speak ill of him, that’s just how awesome this band is). They sound a lot like Sublime. I can’t think of many other bands to listen to with the windows down on a sunny day.
The Derek Trucks Band: I was fortunate enough to find this band on Pandora. Gotta love Pandora. Best website ever. Anyways, the Derek Trucks Band is an electric blues band that PopMatters.com says “are serving up some of the best American music to be had in a fragmented, subgenre-obsessed popular music world.” This music is straight-up Sons of Anarchy.
Jet Black Crayon: Jet Black Crayon is the instrumental post-rock outlet for former professional skater Tommy Guerrero. I like instrumental music. Most professional musicians, in my opinion, don’t really say anything of great importance so it’s nice when they just shut up and play.
Pretty Lights:
I don’t really have much to say about Pretty Lights other than that its awesome background music.
Tea Leaf Green:
This is another group that you should listen to with the windows down. I once recommended them to a professor. Who does that?
You will once you hear them.
The Bad Plus:
My good friend Hannah Gudim recommended The Bad Plus to me and I am forever indebted to her. They are a mix between postmodern free-form and traditional jazz.
Gangstagrass:
If you’ve ever seen the show “Justified” on FX (I you haven’t, I highly recommend it), then you’ve probably wondered who made that awesome intro song. Look no further. Check out these videos and thank me later.
Rock on everyone, enjoy this music!
Tags: bluegrass, derek trucks band, gangstagrass, jet black crayon, justified, Music, pretty lights, rap, rock, summer music, tea leaf green, the bad plus, the dirty heads
