Anybody have any newly discovered bands that were instantly a favorite?

[ImmortalDrifter]

Sharks.

Turns out they're British... They realllly don't sound like it.

 

[MrTwo]

The band that blew my mind you can hear without even leaving this site.

That's right, I'm talking about Miracle of Sound. I didn't know what it was, I usually don't pay attention to most new stuff on The Escapist until I see an episode title that intrigues me enough to watch it.

Well the first time I heard MoS' Little Sister song...blew. my. mind. Now I have all his songs (paid for them, gotta support bands you like) and they're on CDs in my car.

Even songs about games I don't play I find really good. Just love his stuff.

Hell yes! Out of my top 25 most played songs on iTunes, MoS occupies around 15 spaces. Love it!

 

[2HF]

Jane Rose and the Dead End Boys. They're a small rockabilly band out of Nashville. You can check em out on reverbnation or facebook.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJOQ4zCEaAM&feature=relmfu

 

[TheRightToArmBears]

My newest discovery was Turbowolf [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGcUhhTA-xM]. Saw them as a supporting act and they rocked.

Wooo! They're from 'round these parts, I've seen them so many times (seeing them on Saturday with Skindred).

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Saw Black Spiders supporting Airbourne a couple of years ago, and I loved them ever since.

 

[King of Asgaard]

Well, before Manowar, I wasn't into metal.
Other than that, I was recommended Amon Amarth because I like, nay love, Manowar.
Damn, son...
That's good stuff...

 

[5-0]

I just recently discovered Gojira. Well, I've heard of them many times from a friend, but only just bothered to listen.
Best consumed live:

 

[Gearhead mk2]

Caravan Palace. I heard Clash and, well...

 

[AnarchistFish]

Couldn't get into Animals As Leaders.

Currently I'm liking The Weeknd, which was definitely a surprise because I'm usually a metal/rock/hardcore person and have never been into R&B before. It was the same with Burial (dubstep) and Katy Perry (pop) before. I guess I like the gritty, grimy and tired party vibe to it. Fits well with recent personal experiences and I like dark music anyway.

 

[ActionDan]

Good choice man, I was introduced to Gojira a few years back, never have I heard such amazing vocals, and I adore their imaginationative lyrics

 

[DugMachine]

Hmm I just recently discovered Neon Trees watching a car/pandora commercial. Apparently they had this song "animal" that was super popular not too long back and i'd heard it before but never really bothered looking into it.

 

[ActionDan]

My latest Newly discovered band was Rosetta, a genre which I think is known as Space Metal. This band mixes full on Heavy Metal with Ambient Sounds and tracks, and I think it works.

 

[The Funslinger]

Fool's Gold. Saw them opening for Red Hot Chili Peppers, and it was awesome.

 

[Zack Alklazaris]

Not really... all the newish bands seem to have club mix and while that is catchy and I like it. Well, its just not something I actively search for.

Last bands I discovered were

Armor for Sleep

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Mogwai

Halestorm

Die Toten Hosen

Cute Is What We Aim For

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Cauterize

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra

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[subject_87]

Gogol Bordello: crazy Eastern European gypsy punk rock, with a lead singer who is patently insane: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3SUPPeuRdU&ob=av3n

 

[knhirt]

I just discovered Katteni Shiyagare - a pretty dang good Japanese jazz band.
Here's one of their songs:

 

[Bloodtrozorx]

I recently got into an Aussie group called The Rumjacks but then I read this morning that the singer is going to jail for Domestic Violence. Yikes.