10 bandcamp bands you may not have heard of, but should definitely check out
[Photos by: Lightscape/Bandcamp, Less Than A Sea/Bandcamp, 7 Years Bad Luck/Bandcamp, Plans/Bandcamp]
Bandcamp is an absolute treasure trove of undiscovered music. Of course, not everything there is a hidden gem that’s destined to be the next My Chemical Romance or Blink-182, but occasionally you find something worth following. We’ve done some of the hard work for you and found 10 bands you should definitely check out. Have a listen to some of their best tracks and let us know who else should've been on this list.
Dyasluna (Hardcore)
Brutal hardcore from Texas, Dyasluna have struck out of nowhere with some of the rawest sounding tunes we've heard in a while. These guys are seriously fresh, so jump on it quick before word gets around.
Plans (Emo)
Serious emo vibes from Plans, who hit hard with lyrics that are paired with music that's made to evoke every last piece of emotion. Just wait for that euphoric post-chorus, too…
The Guze (Punk)
Who doesn't love fast, urgent punk music about love with some serious hard-hitting melodies? A little touch of ska and a hardcore break make “Sera” a hyperactive run through a lot of different feelings, mostly “F**k yeah!”
7 Years Bad Luck (Punk)
There's a roughness to the sound of 7 Years Bad Luck, but that doesn't hold them back. They come at you with everything they've got and prove that you don't need polish to make a tune sound good.
J.G. Bitter (Alternative/Emo)
J.G. Bitter is someone you need to pay attention to. His upcoming three-track EP was written while he was in rehab, and there's a desolation to his music that leaves the listener feeling a little bit devoid of hope—until the rest of the band kicks in and you find hope.
Less Than A Sea (Punk)
Are you missing the Gaslight Anthem? Well, have a listen to what they'd sound like in a garage with a youthful spit. While Less Than A Sea don't stick close to that retro influence, they do take a little bit of emo and a little bit of pop punk to make a mix that's undeniably addictive.
Inhale Me (Metalcore)
What would this list be without a bit of metal? Hungary is exporting some serious metalcore charm here. Chugging guitars, haunting melodies and soaring vocals that kick out brutality when needed. It's all here—take it in.
Lightscape (Alternative Rock)
Reverberant and vast sounds a la Angels & Airwaves, just with a slightly harder edge. Powerful melodies come through to create behemoth tracks, especially on their latest release, “Live In Fear.”
Rain Check (Pop Punk)
Power chords a-hoy! Rain Check bring heavy melody and heartfelt lyrics by the truckload. “Life Lessons” is a standout track from their debut EP Things Change, and it's one you should be playing loud.
Sound Of A Smirk (Indie Rock)
Sparse, dark indie rock that begins subdued, but soon builds to choruses that break free and quite simply erupt. Don't let the soft guitars fool you: Once this beasts gets going, there's no stopping it.
Which bands should be added to this list? Let us know in the comments or tweet at us!
