The music you are probably not listening to
…But you probably should be
Erin Edwards
Issue date: 7/23/08 Section: Features
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Mew
The self-proclaimed "world's only indie stadium band," Mew embraces a huge following across Europe, but not so much in the States. Think of dark, atmospheric, almost dream-like music blended with indie rock, along with the buoyant vocals of lead singer Jonas Bjerre, who playfully calls Mew's music "pretentious art rock." With four albums and a fifth in the works, the Danish band has toured with R.E.M. and also won numerous Danish Music Awards (similar to the Grammys) since 2003.
Operator Please
After meeting and forming in order to compete in a high school battle of the bands, Operator Please has gained massive attention in their native Queensland, Australia, along with a following in Europe. Notable hits include "Two for My Seconds," and "Just a Song about Ping Pong," with the latter featured on an episode of CSI: NY. Boasting a mixture of pop, punk, indie and perhaps a little of what you might find on the next Kidz Bop, Operator Please recently opened for Arctic Monkey and Kaiser Chiefs during Australian tours. Their new album Yes Yes Vindictive was recently released in the UK in March and the band is currently touring around UK, Europe and Asia.
Parker House and Theory
Boston natives Parker House and Theory (PHT for short) have taken their hometown by storm, but are still working on the rest of the U.S. After winning a Boston Music Award for best live band in 2006, Parker House and Theory were to embark on a tour with legendary singer James Brown, until his untimely death only months before. Think of a cross between Dave Matthews Band, Jason Mraz, mixed in with bluesy rock and poignant jamming, and you have Parker House and Theory. Their full-length debut album was released in April, along with an opening stint with O.A.R. this past summer.
Eisley
If girl power were to cross over to the indie rock scene, then Eisley would be the outcome. Comprised of three sisters, one brother and a closely related cousin, the Texas natives have toured with such bands as Mute Math, Coldplay, Snow Patrol and The Fray along with numerous headlining tours. Blending rock and pop, their music will put a smile on your face, with clean-cut harmonies over smooth guitar riffs. Although they have only released two full-length albums, Eisley has achieved steady growth and a cult following through constant touring and heavy online publicity.
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