Posted by Unknown / Thursday, December 17, 2015
Top 5 Indie Bands of 2015
I have a moral obligation to start this post off with Tame Impala. By definition, this band had the most flawless indie glo-up of 2015 with the release of their transcending album Currents. Everyone from Complex to i-D Mag was raving about them for a solid 3 months and with good reason. Their retro meets new-age sound is addicting and their discography is filled with great tracks you'll be forced to add to your alt/indie playlist.
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#2 goes right to Half Moon Run. This band encompasses everything you look for in any indie band: amazing music, in depth lyricism, and unbelievably catchy melodies. Their first full-length album Dark Eyes is the soundtrack to every study and chill session I've had since 2014. And, as an added perk, the band released another work of art this October called Sun Leads Me On. Personally, not much can trump their first album, but this one is nothing shy of greatness.
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If you like crying and being in your feelings, The National is the band for you. I'm not sure what it is, but they effortlessly craft the soundscape for all my moody Sunday's and have aided me in overcoming some of my toughest days. Their music is haunting in the most beautiful of ways and with a little over 8 albums, these guys clearly know what they're doing. Seriously tho, if you're in need of a good cry, The National is a MAJOR key.
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Beach House is one of my all-time favorite bands for several reasons. Their light and sweet sound is fused with an old-time vibe that almost anyone can connect with. Point and case: let us not forget the time Bey & Jay went to see them perform at Coachella. With several albums that each differ in minute ways, their trademark theme and sound very rarely switches up which is and always will be refreshing.
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20 year old Amber Bain is the mastermind behind The Japanese House which I suppose disqualifies her as a "band", but I'm allowed to bend my own rules. The sweeping sounds of each of her EPs is enough to make anyone fall in love, not to mention the innocently sweet melodies. The second EP Clean made it on everyone's playlists and propelled the name in front of all indie/alternative music lovers. If this is the first you're hearing of the The Japanese House, you are very welcome.
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