Indie and Rock New Music: What to Expect in 2019
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2019 is shaping up to be a great year for new music, especially in the indie and rock genres. Here’s a look at what to expect from some of the most promising up-and-coming artists.
New Music from Indie Artists
In 2019, we can expect to see new music from a variety of Indie artists. This year, we will see new music from well-known artists like Arcade Fire, Vampire Weekend, and MGMT. We can also expect to see new music from lesser-known artists like Sunflower Bean, The National, and Mew.
The 1975
The 1975 is an English pop rock band from Manchester. The group consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Matthew Healy, lead guitarist Adam Hann, bassist Ross MacDonald, and drummer George Daniel. The band’s origins trace to them all attending Wilmslow High School in Cheshire. They began playing gigs together as teenagers, often covering songs by the Pixies, Arctic Monkeys and other indie bands.
The 1975 released four EPs between 2012 and 2013 before debuting their self-titled debut album in September 2013. It was reissued the following year with new tracks “Girls” and “Robbers”. The band’s second album, I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful yet So Unaware of It, was released on 26 February 2016 and debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and the US Billboard 200. In 2017, The 1975 won the Brit Award for Best British Group.
Hozier
Hozier is an Irish singer-songwriter who rose to prominence with his 2014 hit song “Take Me to Church.” He has since released a self-titled debut album and a 2016 EP, Better Love. His music has been described as a mix of rock, blues, and folk.
Hozier’s music is often themed around love, relationships, and religion. He has said that he is inspired by such diverse artists as Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, David Bowie, and Van Morrison.
Hozier’s debut album was released in 2014 to critical acclaim. The album included the hit single “Take Me to Church,” which peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. The album went on to be nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album.
Hozier released an EP in 2016 titled Better Love. The EP includes the single “Better Love,” which was used in a commercial for the 2017 film The Legend of Tarzan.
Hozier is set to release a new album in 2019. The first single from the album, “Movement,” was released in January 2019.
Vampire Weekend
One of the most influential and innovative rock bands of the past decade, Vampire Weekend is back with their first new album in six years. The highly-anticipated record, titled “Father of the Bride,” is scheduled for release on May 3rd.
The band has released two singles so far, “Harmony Hall” and “2021,” both of which are classics in the making. “Harmony Hall” is an anthemicrock song with complex arrangements and Twitter-friendly lyrics (“I don’t wanna live like this, but I don’t wanna die”), while “2021” is a more mellow track that features singer Ezra Koenig reflecting on the past year with resignation and hope.
Vampire Weekend’s new album is sure to be one of the most talked-about releases of 2019, and fans will be eagerly awaiting its arrival.
New Music from Rock Artists
While some might say that rock is dead, it’s clear that the genre is far from over. In fact, there are plenty of new rock artists who are keeping the genre alive and well. If you’re a fan of indie or rock music, then you’ll want to check out the new music that’s set to be released in 2019.
Imagine Dragons
Imagine Dragons is an American rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada, consisting of lead vocalist Dan Reynolds, guitarist Wayne Sermon, bassist Ben McKee, and drummer Daniel Platzman. The band first gained exposure in 2012 with the release of their debut studio album Night Visions, which resulted in the chart-topping singles “Radioactive” and “Demons”.
The band’s second studio album Smoke + Mirrors was released in 2015 and reached number one in the US, Canada and the UK. The album was preceded by the singles “I Bet My Life” and “Gold”. In 2017, Imagine Dragons released their third studio album Evolve which produced three US top 40 singles: “Believer”, “Thunder”, and “Whatever It Takes”. An Evolve Tour followed in support of the album.
On May 17, 2018, Imagine Dragons released a greatest hits album titled Origins. The album contained two new tracks: a song with Logic called “Start Again” (which would go on to be nominated for two Grammy Awards) and an electronic-rock song titled “…Ready For It?”.
Muse
Muse’s new album, “Simulation Theory”, is set to be released on November 9th, 2018. The album will be a mix of rock, pop, and electronic sounds. This is the band’s eighth studio album and was produced by Rich Costey, Mike Elizondo, Shellback, and Timbaland.
Weezer
Weezer is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1992. The band currently consists of Rivers Cuomo (lead vocals, lead guitar), Patrick Wilson (drums), Brian Bell (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), and Scott Shriner (bass, backing vocals). Weezer has sold 10.2 million albums in the US and over 35 million worldwide. The group’s eigh
Weezer is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1992. The band currently consists of Rivers Cuomo (lead vocals, lead guitar), Patrick Wilson (drums), Brian Bell (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), and Scott Shriner (bass, backing vocals). Weezer has sold 10.2 million albums in the US and over 35 million worldwide. The group’s eighth studio album, Pacific Daydream, was released on October 27th, 2017 via Crush Music and Atlantic Records.
