Rock music has always been the genre of my choice. A little mix of heavy metal, 80's style, is what I grew up with. Then a switch to modern rock and onto alternative rock during my time in college and a little after.
Mainstream U2 touched me in a different way as I enjoyed digging through the deeper meanings of their "B" sides and appreciating their talents as superb musicians and performers. And I still do.
Though I've always had a soft spot for the bands that don't get much mainstream airplay but really touch me with the music they produce. From the San Diego based The Rugburns, to the Irish group The Orphans I caught at the Newport (RI) Irish Festival last summer. Bands that just have fun but show their true talents with some excellent music.
So what has been the latest sound that has drawn me in?
To me, a sound can be heard on some alternative rock stations, and continues to gain exposure.
A band that blends together the wide musical spectrum that I truly enjoy.
A band that has been around for a few years (third album released in 2009): Silversun Pickups.
It's a refreshing sound that I feel separates itself from Muse, Metric, Nine Inch Nails, etc.
From the deep base rhythms: think U2's Exit.
To the passionate singing by a front man: think Smashing Pumpkins Billy Corgin.
I ask you to try tuning into Panic Switch without testing the limits of your car stereo speakers.
They're band from Los Angeles labeled as an Indie Rock Band by many. To me, it sounds like they are just having fun doing what they do with no glam and just enjoying the moment.
And that's fine.
But if you want to break away from the routine of day to day top-40 radio repeats where you can nearly predict what will be played, where everything sounds the same.
Take a step back, close your eyes and give the Silversun Pickups a try.
Or stop by Lupos in Providence sometime and see for yourself.
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