Posted in: Musicouching by Lex92 on May 5th, 2009 | 12 Comments
Okay, so there are many bands out there. Like Nickleback, The Fray, etc. But some of them sound exactly the same, and everyone loves them. Which is a good thing, but what about the bands that have a different sound from the norm?
Okay, so there are many different bands out there. Plus, they all have a slightly different sound, except it’s all very similar. Here are some band with a different and unique sound. These bands are some of my favorites.

When it comes to Flogging Molly, the saying, ‘you can’t judge a book by it’s cover’ usually comes to mind. I mean, if you dissect their name it means whipping Molly, yikes!! Trust the band has nothing to do with whips. This band has traditional Celtic instruments, the fiddle, accordion, penny whistle etc., and it has traditional rock instruments like the guitar, drums, and bass guitar. All in all there are a total of seven members in the band, lead singer/ acoustic guitar/bodhran/ spoons player Dave King, fiddle/ tin whistle/ uillean pipes/ and vocals player Bridget Regan, vocals and guitar player Dennis Casey, accordion and concertina player Matt Hensley, vocals and bass guitar player Nathen Maxwell, mandolin and banjo player Bob Schmidt, and percussion player George Schwindt.
This band has a unique sound because of the different instruments than regular American rock bands. But their energy, even in their Cd’s is astounding. You know that they are playing music from their heart and not for the money. Flogging Molly is a touring band other than a band who is constantly making new albums and staying at the recording studio. They like to be around their fans. This band is from a wide range of ages, from 20s- 40s, giving them the not- your- typical- cool- band. The song above is from from their new album “Float“, the song is entitled “Float.” It’s their first music video off their new album. If you enjoy this song is you’ll most likely enjoy the rest of this album. I know I do!

Paramore. A band with catchy lyrics and a great sound. They have tons of energy and they sing about something besides sex. Kind of like Flogging Molly. Their lead singer, Haley, Josh Farro as lead guitar, Zac Farro on Drums, and Jeremy Davis on Bass. This started up when all the band members were in high school. Their debut album is All we Know is Falling had songs such as All we Know” on it. In 2007 their recent Cd had been recorded, Riot.
Mr Ghaz May 5th, 2009 at 3:11 am
Wow! ..that was beautiful and lovely songs..touching too..well done and thnx for sharing
CHAN LEE PENG May 5th, 2009 at 4:56 am
I like these bands. Thanks for bringing us this entertaining piece.
BC Doan May 5th, 2009 at 6:06 am
Alexa, with your music background, you know how to pick out great bands to share..Very nice list of songs!
tate May 5th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
I liked it fine I am into alternative sound try Susan Tedeschi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xigwtXcrXBA
nobert soloria bermosa May 5th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
i have heard of these bands but i am not so familiar with their music,i haven’t been into music lately,nice post Alexa
Brenda Nelson May 5th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
I have heard of Paramore because of the Twilight soundtrack. Even though I am an “old” person, I did like their songs.
Anne Lyken Garner May 6th, 2009 at 7:56 am
I quite like The Fray. Good music here. Thanks for sharing this.
valli May 6th, 2009 at 9:54 am
Great list of songs.
Fresh Writing May 8th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
Nice! This was certainly an interesting article to read.
-Fresh Writing
CutestPrincess May 25th, 2009 at 4:52 am
nice list… the fray really rocks!
gemsta August 28th, 2009 at 1:00 am
very nice i really like all of them i have been listening to most of them for years now although i havent heard of flogging molly untill now although they arent my style of music
kingofnothing February 22nd, 2010 at 10:23 pm
these are all pop