Non Metal recommendations

[Nebulous]

Pretty self explanitory really. I've got plenty of metal, so I'm seeking some new music to go along side it.
Lately I've gotten into some new music, namely some pop prog/ rock (Muse, Silverchair circa Neon Ballroom), prog/ ambient (Explosions in the Sky) and even went back to my old collection of late 90's, early 00's techno/ dance haha.

I'm very open to recommendations based on the writing/ style, or even just for the production value. My only two prerequisites are that it is not too droning, or too repetitive.

Hit me!

 

[SocialNumb]

Skinny Puppy?

 

[LydonB]

If you want some relaxing music, check out Ronn McFarlane. He is a fantastic lutenist. His CD Indigo Road is awesome. I know lute sounds kind of dorky, but the pieces on this CD are all originals and it is really interesting. Plus, the production is awesome.

 

[J the TyranT]

Porcupine Tree, but I doubt that's gonna be a new one, lol.

 

[JeffTD]

Check out Brand New if you never have. The first album, Your Favorite Weapon, is very very pop-punk, but Deja Entendu and The Devil and God... are both much more experimental and 'mature.'

Other non-metal favorites: (just alphabetical from my iTunes)

Ashes Divide
Barenaked Ladies
Breaking Benjamin
Circa Survive
Coheed & Cambria
Dredg
Fair To Midland
Four Year Strong
Imogen Heap
Paramore
A Perfect Circle
Placebo
Saosin (early)
Say Anything
Shiny Toy Guns
Skindred
The Spill Canvas
Thrice
Thursday

 

[Nebulous]

Skinny Puppy?

That one would take some getting use to, haha. Definately a style I'm abit out oftouch with.

If you want some relaxing music, check out Ronn McFarlane. He is a fantastic lutenist. His CD Indigo Road is awesome. I know lute sounds kind of dorky, but the pieces on this CD are all originals and it is really interesting. Plus, the production is awesome.

Dorky? I play in a slavic folk band, I'm open to anything
It helps that Ronn can shred! Good stuff. Definately some interesting and quite driving arrangements considering the instrument and lack of backing band.

Thanks so far, keep it coming guys!

 

[abyssofdreams]

Check out Brand New if you never have. The first album, Your Favorite Weapon, is very very pop-punk, but Deja Entendu and The Devil and God... are both much more experimental and 'mature.'

Other non-metal favorites: (just alphabetical from my iTunes)

Ashes Divide
Barenaked Ladies
Breaking Benjamin
Circa Survive
Coheed & Cambria
Dredg
Fair To Midland
Four Year Strong
Imogen Heap
Paramore
A Perfect Circle
Placebo
Saosin (early)
Say Anything
Shiny Toy Guns
Skindred
The Spill Canvas
Thrice
Thursday

Jesus Christ, good fuckin taste there dude!!

 

[abyssofdreams]

Takes some time to get used to but once you're in you'll love it: EMILIE SIMON

Just a small taste of what you get here:


One of my favourite songs:


Forget about that video but the song is unique. And if you can handle french lyrics, check this one too:


If not, about 50% of her songs are in english

She is always one fix position in my Top 5. Everything she does is simply unique and full of magic...

 

[J.DavisNJ]

Pelican

 

[Emdprodukt]

Rocky Votolato and Jose Gonzalez.

 

[Chryst Krispies]

Julian Bream, Andy McKee, Sara Bareilles, Circa Survive, Nigel North, Rise Against. NWA, JEDI MIND TRICKS, etc hah

 

[wyllie]

Sigur ros , maybe not a new thing for you but thier incredable , so if you havent checked them out do it RIGHT now cuz they might posibly be the greatest post-rock band ever.

 

[Ashgarth]

Porcupine Tree are fucking great, and have a great live!

Emiliana Torrini, Susheela Raman, Loreena Mckenitt, Tori Amos...

 

[LydonB]

I will also mention Porcupine Tree again just because they are so awesome. Some other non metal stuff is the Alex Skolnick Trio, Bill Evans, Camel, Jan Johansson, Jason Vieaux, Kaki King, LAGQ (Los Angeles Guitar Quartet), Muse, Pat Metheny (but esp. his album with Brad Mehldau and his album One Quiet Night...great chill stuff).

 

[ConspiracyBass]

Engine Down, dude, Engine Down....



Oceansize as well...

 

[abyssofdreams]

AIR, Slowdive and Klimt1918

 

[iamandy]

Pelican

+1!!!

 

[ATLA]

imogen heap, lil wayne, MICHAEL JACKSON!

 

[James Murphy]

Siobhan Donaghy - Ghosts

Paul Haslinger - Score, Death Race

Kent - Du & Jag Döden, Vapen & Ammunition, Hagnesta Hill

The Tea Party - Tryptych, Transmission

Ralph Towner - any

just a few

 

[Nebulous]

Wow, cheers guys. I'm going to need some time to get through all of these!