Rock and roll is an incredible genre for many reasons. But perhaps the one at the top of the list is how diverse the genre is. What began with traditional blues artists in the American South has since blossomed into legacies, histories and styles all over the world.
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Below is a group of five bands that display their own unique sounds as well as showcase how many musical gems there are in the world of rock music. While you may not know these groups by heart or while their band names may not be household just yet, they are all groups you should know.
1. Habibi
The Brooklyn, New York-born indie rock band Habibi often creates shimmering, energetic songs, as evidenced by the song below, “I Got The Moves.” Listening to them, you might find yourself transported to another time and place. Is it the ’60s? Is it the future? Check out the group live or on record ASAP.
2. Death Valley Girls
Over the past few months, the Los Angeles-born rock group has been garnering more and more attention thanks to its latest release, Islands in the Sky, and its hit single, “Magic Powers.” Both of which have been climbing up the college radio charts. Aesthetically, the band at times sounds like the echoes of a far-off land. Others, they’re the music of the moment. Check them out below.
3. Son Rompe Pera
A dynamic live band with so many moving parts, you might think Son Rompe Pera is a Swiss watch. But no, they’re a Mexican fusion band boasting several family members and enough energy to power whatever city they land in on their seemingly never-ending tour dates. Check out the group, which plays a blend of cumbia and punk, live below.
4. Deep Sea Diver
The Seattle-born rock band Deep Sea Diver had quite the year when it released its latest LP, Impossible Weight. The music video for the lead single, “Impossible Weight,” also features the beloved indie rocker Sharon Van Etten. But it’s Deep Sea Diver, which boasts frontwoman Jennifer Dobson, with all her vocal and six-string prowess, that will leave you wondering: how can I get more of this?
5. Natalie Bergman
While not technically a band, Natalie Bergman certainly plays with one. And she’s certainly someone you should know if you don’t already. Her doo-wop proto-rock music is sublime. It slinks and sticks in your mind and gets your heart moving, too. Check out her story and her music below.
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