Oh dear, have I got to the stage in my life where bands I like are being 'discovered' by younger people? I remember 'discovering' The Pixies about 5 years ago, only 10 years late, and now REM are in that category too.
I'll whack a recommendation out there too, its been toooooo long since I did!
Red Light Company are the band at the moment that everyone should listen to. They're on the face of it a bit of a generic indie band, but with the element that seems to be missing from a lot in that genre currently, good rousing catchy choruses. Scheme Eugene is probably the most rousing chorus i've heard in years, and they've followed that up with both Meccano and Arts & Crafts, both of which are brilliant tracks.
If you like a good indie band, with elements of old Britpop bands, give Red Light Company a listen, especially my favourite track of this year so far, Scheme Eugene.
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