Yet again.

It's time for another music post!

I've found some new bands since we last spoke, thanks to PureVolume (and, of course, my portal to all things alternative, Kaisha. Props). All of these bands have a substantial amount of music on PureVolume, which, for those out there who are out of the loop, is a site with songs availible for streaming and sometimes download, with songs submitted by the artists themselves, so it is legal. Generally just find songs from "alternative" artists, because once they get big, they don't want their songs availible for free download any more. :/

First off. Death Cab For Cutie. I know, I might've mentioned them before, but I've solidified my fandom, so they deserve another, wholehearted mention.

Panic! At The Disco. The vocals are very good, and the instrumentals are upbeat without being peppy. This is good. And there is little or no screaming involved, which is a good thing in my book. Also, the lyrics are fun to listen to... "What a beautiful wedding. It's too bad the groom's bride is a whore. "

On the topic of screaming, Silverstein gets a half-mention. I like the songs, but they scream a lot in every song. That just really grates on me. Otherwise, though, I like them. I just can't listen to them for all the screaming. But really, it's not that much, and if you're into that kind of thing, knock yourself out.

The Decemberists. Very different, but in a good way. Gotta hand this one to Kaisha, without her there is no way on earth I would've found them. We're talking 60 plays per day on purevolume (versus over three million plays per day for Panic! At The Disco). Heavy emphasis on instrumentals, but still good voices and lyrics. The vocals are reminiscent of the 70s, I think... Interesting.

4 new bands for you. Maybe. At least one, for sure. Except... maybe not for you, Kaisha. You've probably already heard all these guys.