Based on the UK artist I've enjoyed and mentioned below, what other artist would you recommend?
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SkeletorOnLSD@reddit
Iron maiden, motorhead and muse for a bit of variety. Muse should be a hit based on what you've listed.
techno_notice@reddit
Have you ever visited the UK or do you plan to? If you do you should explore Manchester and Liverpool
MoonMan--420@reddit (OP)
I hope to visit someday. Just not sure what area yet...why Manchester and Liverpool? Are those tourists areas?
techno_notice@reddit
There are many cities that are worth visiting in the UK but with the music you like I would deffo explore these 2 cities especially. They both have a rich music history about them, and are also both really friendly welcoming cities, with loads to explore.
Haveyoushatmyself@reddit
The clash
Roxy music
Bad manners
Dire straits
The specials
The jam
Maz-Wye@reddit
Have You tried Ska / Two-tone?? Go for Madness & Bad Manners. Other Bands try Transvision Vamp, Adam & the Ants, Sisters of Mercy
Puzzled-Horse279@reddit
If you want some British Asian talent the obvious picks are Jay Sean and Zayn Malik.
Aside from him theres the likes of Mumzy Stranger, Jernade Miah, MusicByNish, Bilal Shahid, Junai Kayden,
In the rap scene theres a few tunes by Sliime, Lemz (back in prison now), Koomz, Sparkaman, Pak-Man, Frenzo Harami, Shaker the Baker (warning some of them use an extremely offensive racial slur Paki it is not to be repeates unless you are Brown, Asian and Muslim which they are allowed to)
EroticFalconry@reddit
Here’s some albums, you’re bound to like some of this, check out:
deary (Birding)
Nick Drake, (Five Leaves Left, Bryter Later, Pink Moon)
Pulp (His & Hers, A Different Class)
Human League (Dare, Love & Dancing)
John Martyn (One World, Solid Air)
XTC (Drums & Wires, Skylarking)
The Stranglers (Rattus Norvegicus)
Massive Attack (Blue Lines, Protection, Mezzanine)
Gruff Rhys (Seeking New Gods, Sadness Sets Me Free)
Super Furry Animals (Radiator, Phantom Power)
Enjoy!
ConstantineGSB@reddit
I'm in absolute disbelief that no one has yet mentioned the band that created (or at least helped create) one of the largest musical genres in the world.
The Metal gods - Black Fucking Sabbath.
EducationalFig99@reddit
Manic Street Preachers 🏴 Although I would say that you cant really get the gist of the band from just one album; their output can be diverse. You might like lead singer James Dean Bradfield’s 2nd solo album ‘Even In Exile’ with its Latin music influences; it’s centred on Chilean activist Victor Jara.
kermitor@reddit
Massive Attack
councilsoda@reddit
Death in Vegas: Scorpio Rising LP. Great mix of styles on the album, last track Help Yourself has fellow Mexican American Hope Sandoval on dreamy vocals
Leftfield :Leftism LP, check out Open Up with John Lydon on guest vocals
Blaggers ITA: United Colours of...LP, brilliant mix of punk and other influences like rap and sampling
Dradzone: Sound LP, mostly electronic dub and reggae, but that is not doing it justice.
MoonMan--420@reddit (OP)
Thanks for the detailed recommendations 🙏🏼 I'll check these out bro
councilsoda@reddit
No worries my friend, I'm sure there'll be something in there you like. Most of its from a time when UK music was just mixing up styles and influences. Loads of good stuff coming out then.
Otterly_adorbs@reddit
The The
Bronski Beat
Orange Juice
Pet Shop Boys
Tears for fears
The Clash
Suede
NuclearMaterial@reddit
Tears for Fears first 2 albums are masterpieces, particularly Songs From the Big Chair.
MoonMan--420@reddit (OP)
Lol I love these names. I'll check them out. Thank you
McCretin@reddit
Slowdive, and they’re Irish rather than British but if you like Cocteau Twins you may also like My Bloody Valentine.
MoonMan--420@reddit (OP)
I'll give them a look, I've heard of my bloody valentine but only in name from the x factor or probably from a America's got talent contestant
quicksilverjack@reddit
Here's some Scottish bands:
Primal Scream
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
Biffy Clyro
Deacon Blue
Teenage Fanclub
ffordeffanatic@reddit
Here's a pretty eclectic list.
Pink Floyd, The Stone roses, Iron maiden, The Pet shop boys, Led Zeppelin, The Specials, The Who, The Jam, Rod the Mod, The Clash
4tunabrix@reddit
Wire
Minsc_NBooToo@reddit
I have been listening to a lot of Wet Leg & Wolf Alice.
Another random one, Keane - their first album is amazing
nelbertred@reddit
A bit of welsh reggae /metal / punk/hip hop all rolled into one? Try Skindred.
TMI2020@reddit
Excellent shout.
OP needs to watch videos of the Newport Helicopter on YouTube too.
MoonMan--420@reddit (OP)
Haha yeah I'm all over the place, I'll check them out. Any specific song from them?
Haunting_Top6382@reddit
Pressure
Rat Race
Nobody
All classics!
WGD23@reddit
Pulp
councilsoda@reddit
Tower of Dub by the Orb is probably the song I've listened to most in my life, I've prob played that track thousands of times.
Advanced_Swing5657@reddit
James , The Verve , Happy Mo days , The Charlatones , few new ones Yard Act and Pigeon .....
nfyofluflyfkh@reddit
Blur, Kinks, Undertones, Clash, Gene, McAlmont & Butler, Muse, Charlatans, James, Inspiral Carpets, Echo @ the Bunnymen, The Las, Cast, Franz Ferdinand
priiizes9091@reddit
Bloc Party ~ Their earlier stuff
MoonMan--420@reddit (OP)
📝 earlier stuff. Thanks for the recommendation
That_Organization901@reddit
Their first album, Silent Alarm, is amazing. One of the few albums that is great backwards too.
hoochiscrazy_@reddit
The Cure for sure!
NLFG@reddit
Manic Street Preachers
WGD23@reddit
And Super Furry Animals
MoonMan--420@reddit (OP)
Thank you
Sh4kyj4wz@reddit
The Who, The Kinks, Rolling Stones
WGD23@reddit
Laying the foundations
MoonMan--420@reddit (OP)
Will do 🫡
JonBarghestTheAuthor@reddit
Spiritualized.
MoonMan--420@reddit (OP)
🙏🏼🙏🏼
daveyboy2009@reddit
St. Cristopher.
Niche, but look at other Sarah Records bands like The Field Mice and The Orchids.
MoonMan--420@reddit (OP)
Will do. I really love St. Christopher so if they're anything like them then I'm an instant fan.
DarthChimpy@reddit
Elbow, they're a band from near were The Smiths came from, they do utterly beautiful music, try some songs like Magnificent, Station Approach, Grounds for Divorce.
humanswithnohumanity@reddit
Temples are a younger band but with an older psychedelic sound which is fun. Also try The Moody Blues, their song Nights in White Satin is one of my favourites. Lastly check out Marillion, they have a fantastic catalogue.
MoonMan--420@reddit (OP)
Will do. Thanks 🙏🏼
nutbynature@reddit
Gang of four
Ultravox
The Fall
All better than the Pistols
MoonMan--420@reddit (OP)
Haha sex pistols is more so for when I'm feeling edgy and just want noise in my ear 😂 thanks for recommendations
nutbynature@reddit
I love them and noisy punk. Go4 Forever Starts Now and Ultravox Young Savage are personal faves.
radrian1994@reddit
Hey!
If you like Suede, you may enjoy my music project 'joyrobber' - I've been compared to Suede several times by strangers online. Here's my latest single - hope you like it!
https://open.spotify.com/track/2xfeHbMn1kZhURJBogIFWv?si=DtBw9wUpSAmpaZi2PxVHCA
Glittering_Income989@reddit
Check out grime music if u haven’t yet
MoonMan--420@reddit (OP)
I don't think I have. I'll write them down to check out later today
sshiverandshake@reddit
It's trash and it has absolutely no relation whatsoever to any of the bands you've mentioned, the commenter was trolling you.
I'm a fan of a lot of the bands you like, I'll edit my comment with proper suggestions shortly.
Glittering_Income989@reddit
What r u talking about
Guy in the post says he likes rap why not introduce him to uk rap?
Glittering_Income989@reddit
Nah it’s a genre it’s like uk rap
MoonMan--420@reddit (OP)
I'll check them out. I'm definitely open to rap, drill rap, west coast rap etc. Any favorite artist I should check out first from that genre?
Glittering_Income989@reddit
Skepta
Bugzy malone
A lot of the best grime stuff is the freestyles y can find on YouTube tho
ume-shu@reddit
The Jesus and Mary Chain
JohnnyKruze@reddit
I remember hearing them on the original crow soundtrack for the first time, I've listened to them ever since.
Ring_Peace@reddit
The Cure
Joy Division
Stone Roses
New Order
MoonMan--420@reddit (OP)
I've heard a song or two from the cure and new order. I'll check out the others. Thanks!
JohnnyKruze@reddit
The Cures newer stuff is also really good.
DameKumquat@reddit
Depeche Mode
A-Ha (they're Norwegian but sing in English)
The Police
The Cure
maybe Phil Collins, Simple Minds
MoonMan--420@reddit (OP)
I recognize a few, I'll have to dive deeper into their music since I only know one or two
sully-_-420@reddit
Arctic monkeys
MoonMan--420@reddit (OP)
Oh yeah I love them! Definitely a jam. Cornerstone is my favorite
pollypetunia@reddit
The Cure, Modern English, Roxy Music
MoonMan--420@reddit (OP)
Thanks broski
JohnnyKruze@reddit
You could try The Clash, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, The prodigy, Ezra collective, David Bowie, The Cure?
JohnnyKruze@reddit
Also, is it true that the Smiths and Morrissey are huge in Mexico. I seem to remember it being on a TV documentary years ago.
MoonMan--420@reddit (OP)
Lol yes Morrissey and the smiths are loved here in México and in chicano communities. We desperately want a concert here but I think Morrissey upcoming tour is in the states... (that's if he doesn't cancel xD)
Chopsticks_Charlie@reddit
Joy division, siouxie and the banshees, the verve.
MoonMan--420@reddit (OP)
Thank you 🙏🏼 any favorite album I should check out first?
wreckinballbob@reddit
Manic street preachers
Super fury animals
Terrorvision
Kaiser cheifs
MoonMan--420@reddit (OP)
Bet. Thanks 🫡
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