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Infected Mushroom. They have a sound unlike anything I’ve heard anywhere else. I recommend the album Army of Mushrooms to newcomers, but their entire collection is solid.

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. They're an Australian psych rock band who experiment with a lot of different rock subgenres. They've put out a TON of albums in their short time together; all of them are fantastic, and each one is its own unique experience. They often have a narrative theme with each album, sometimes a singular story that goes across the entire album, or multiple albums. They're hippies to their core, so a lot of psychedelic themes and songs about climate change and the oil industry. I used to not really care for psych rock that much, but these guys got me to appreciate it. I can't recommend any one song or album to start with, but I definitely suggest jumping around their discography and just giving some things a listen. If you don't like something, try another album; they're all so unique that there's a pretty good chance they have something you'll enjoy.

I'm not sure if they count as underrated, but the band that immediately comes to mind is The Dear Hunter.

You know, Supertramp is pretty underrated nowadays. As big as they used to be, I'm the only one (besides a friend's parent who has walls and walls of vinyl) who even listens to them ever. Their style is just so varied and unique, and nearly all of their albums could be considered all-time greats.

"Oh yeah, the one that made 'Take the Long Way Home'"

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Their style has changed a lot over the years, but I think they're always technically post hardcore, with a blend of folk. It's hard to know which era will resonate with people, but January 1979 was the first I heard from them and my interest was immediately piqued. The Fox, the Crow, and the Cookie is probably their easiest to enjoy. And I have a friend who spent a decade hearing me play their music, but it wasn't until he heard this track they they clicked for him.

Mindless Self Indulgence. They are criminally underrated. Although their older stuff is better than the newer.

Chicago band Mechina, which plays space themed industrial / death and symphonic metal.

Their music is very rhythmic, and I they are my go to band when I need to concentrate. But they are also the band I listen to whenever I need to feel good.

They use both clear vocals and growling, and I really like both.

Their albums tell a story that they keep on building with each release, and the singles connect the narrative of every album together.

I've seen a few people call their music "Mass Effect Metal", and I get why. They use a lot of audio that could be used in these video games : audio logs from lost spaceships, emergency communications and such.

Here's my favorite song from them. It's a long one but I love every second of it. Even the sound effects at the start.

Mechina - Blessings upon the fields where blades will flood

Otoboke Beaver

Punk isn't dead, it just put on a dress and moved to Japan

They've been getting a lot of attention in Canada but "The Beaches" have been my jam lately

Mannequin Pussy! Saw them live in a small bar and after arriving home immediately bought tickets to their next show. The music teeters between hard-core and dream-punk. The way they perform live is truly breathtaking.

Social Distortion has so many amazing songs and maybe 2 or 3 get rare airplay on the radio.

Boards of Canada.

I think 36 Crazyfists were underrated. They sort of made it, but never really got huge. I also think their music only got better and their last 2 albums were amazing.

Stereolab. French avant-pop band, really pleasant to listen to when driving and working.

Gygax. D&D themed Classic rock group from former members of gypsyhawk. Each, EACH, damn song is a fuckin banger. Love Song of the Silversmiths particularly. Gygax- song of the silversmiths

Anathallo

Mineral

Neither together anymore, although Mineral did play some reunion shows in 2019.

Puressence

Criminally overlooked, except in Greece where they were huge apparently.

The aptly named "The Band". They are legends in their own right but I feel they are still underestimated in regard to the catalog and their influence. Big Star would be a close second.

They were in the Eurovision this year (and unfortunately came last) but the Norwegian band Gåte. Their songs Skarvene and Hamløypar are two of my favorites, and Bannlyst is also fantastic.

Sub-Radio: American indie pop band

• Stacy's Dad
• 1990something
• Cool

Omar Rudberg: Venezuelan-Swedish singer and actor

• Played Simon in Young Royals
• Mi Casa Su Casa
• Moving Like That
• Todo De Ti (All That She Wants)

Spoon is an awesome band that mostly flies just below the radar while still quietly releasing awesome records. They have been active since the 90s and they don't have a single bad album.

Not sure if underrated, but I don’t see people talking about Foreign Air. At all.

Not sure underrated, but Swans is fantastic. Brutal, oppressive, horrifyingly beautiful sound.

Big Thief is the pure opposite, it's like a comforting hug and warm coffee.