I am behind the times. Everything I listen to is moldy. Give me some new tunes!!

However, some rules:

1. It hasn't been played on any mass-market radio like Clear Channel.
(I know some really cool little radio stations play different things)

2. Each band you suggest should have a different sound than the last.
Try to mix up the genres too.

3. I have to be able to get a demo, clip, or somehow get it online for free.
Sorry, I just don't want to pay for something I don't know if I like.

4. No covers.

5. Try to make it a different genre or sound from the post above you.

6. Extra points if they're currently touring so I can go see them if I like them.

If you don't know much new music, ask your friends and family for suggestions and come back with them. You'll be giving these tired ears some new life! Thanks!!!

Try listen the Caves...

Two bands I've been listening to a lot of lately are :

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club...a few people probably have heard of them but their new album is really good.
http://www.myspace.com/blackrebelmotorcycleclub


The Black Ryder is a pretty good group. There album isn't out here in the US yet but its worth looking for their music and worth listening to. I know they are one of the biggest groups in Australia right now.
http://www.myspace.com/theblackryder

I like BRMC, got the album Baby81 (I think that's the title) on CD. It's good.

For something with a bit more bite, try the debut album from Vektor, Black Future: http://heavyartillery.us/HA55012/
Some long demo's, long enough to decide if you like it or not. It's one of the best thrash releases I've heard in a while.

Oh, and don't be a complete leech, if you like it, buy it! Show some support for the bands you like.

Michael Franti n Spearhead...

The elephants

found them on my daughters myspace!!

Friggen great!!!

Hot-explicit -spicy. Just the way I like it!

Hmmmm, well as far as mass market radio, I'm not sure if these are played in other countries, but I've never heard them here in America.

Cradle of Filth
Epica
A Day to Remeber
AFI
Crystal Method
Dope
Kazzer
Darude
Headhunterz
D Block & S-tefan
KMFDM
Smashing Pumpkins
Tenacious D

It's not a big mix of genres, but some really good music imho.

For 99.79524% of your online listening, check out grooveshark.com

check out Townes Van Zandt. He mostly played the small clubs and bars around Austin and San Antonio. He was a country-folk type singer song writer and is considered one of America's historic poets






the bulk of his life was spent touring various dive bars, often living in cheap motel rooms, backwoods cabins and on friends' couches. Van Zandt was notorious for his drug addictions, alcoholism, and his tendency to tell tall tales. When young, he was diagnosed with manic depression, and insulin shock therapy erased much of his long-term memory.

Van Zandt died on New Years Day 1997 from health problems stemming from years of substance abuse. The 2000s saw a resurgence of interest in Van Zandt. During the decade, two books, a documentary film and a number of magazine articles about the singer were created. Van Zandt's music has been covered by such notable and varied musicians as Emmylou Harris, Bob Dylan, Lyle Lovett, Norah Jones, Steve Earle, The Cowboy Junkies, The Meat Puppets, and Robert Plant.
-wiki



"My plan was to run out of life before I run out of music"

-Townes Van Zandt's last words


Waitin Around to Die

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwR1n0p1V7U

Cocaine Blues

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjJePtPVquM

Pancho and Lefty

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtzgwNDZAs4

DJ King Assasin

that man can mix like no other!!!!

Try Hollerado they're new and you can download their cd for free at their web site

The mighty boosh.

they're comedians really, but they have some pretty awesome music.

mewithoutyou

Joy Electric

that's all I've got for now.

wait, I thought of more!

anamanaguchi

Polysics

now I'm done...i think

Lots of new music on my site-matveimediaarts.blogspot.com (only a handful of baroque era "covers", vast majority of it is original, by yours truly)

Listen an argentinian Metal band called Rata Blanca...is awesome!!!

Not Ready To Go - The Trews

try my nextdoor neighbor Jarren Nicoletti at Shadowcasting.com

also free downloads



I would also suggest The Black Keys and Reigning sound - post punk

Jónsi (is on tour at the moment)

www.jonsi.com (free stuff there)

Thats easy !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX9eg3_rfSk

oops ! I just reread your post, you want new music. I don't like most newer music, it's just noise to be, especially rap.

the black keys are wonderful!