Indie bands blog » indie band chart http://www.indiebandsblog.com The best indie bands from around the world Wed, 26 May 2010 18:12:10 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Band of the week 3rd April 2010 http://www.indiebandsblog.com/indie-bands-blog-round-up/band-of-the-week/band-of-the-week-3rd-april-2010 http://www.indiebandsblog.com/indie-bands-blog-round-up/band-of-the-week/band-of-the-week-3rd-april-2010#comments Sun, 04 Apr 2010 02:18:27 +0000 Tim http://www.indiebandsblog.com/?p=1458 The Steepwater Band from the USA head back in to the band of the week chart in the number one spot, after a successful European tour. The chart this weeks reflects the international readership of the website along with the breadth of bands from across the world, as the top 10 chart this week has 6 countries from 4 different continents represented by bands.

The Steepwater Band

The Steepwater Band

Band of the week chart 3rd April 2010

  1. The Steepwater Band USA (re-entry)

  2. Kabul Dreams Afghanistan (unchanged)

  3. Moxine Brazil (+ 1 place)

  4. The Supernovas England (re-entry)

  5. Let Her Dive (Italy) (re-entry)

    6. 03 – LETHERDIVE – The Bravest (feat. G.Mod) by letherdive

  6. Elephantom USA (+ 1 place)

  7. The Drums USA (+ 1 place)

  8. Red Vellum Razorblades Trinidad and Tobago (new entry)

  9. Galapaghost USA (re-entry)

  10. The Gadsens England (-7 places)

The Steepwater Band continue to bring their highly energetic and enthusiastic musicianship to an ever growing audience having just completed a European tour, which included their first ever appearance in the UK.

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]]> http://www.indiebandsblog.com/indie-bands-blog-round-up/band-of-the-week/band-of-the-week-3rd-april-2010/feed 0 Band of the week 13th February 2010 http://www.indiebandsblog.com/indie-bands-blog-round-up/band-of-the-week/band-of-the-week-13th-february-2010 http://www.indiebandsblog.com/indie-bands-blog-round-up/band-of-the-week/band-of-the-week-13th-february-2010#comments Sun, 14 Feb 2010 10:34:46 +0000 Tim http://www.indiebandsblog.com/?p=1206 Elephantom from the USA, return to the number one spot on the band of the week chart.
Having been narrowly pipped to the top spot in last weeks chart and the band of the month for January, they continue to attract a strong following on the indie bands blog.

Elephantom courtesy of chris bergenheim

Elephantom courtesy of chris bergenheim

The chart this week has bands from four different continents and five different countries, with a musical output equally as diverse.

Band of the week: Top 10. Saturday 13th February 2010.

  1. Elephantom USA (+ 1 place)

  2. My Glorious Austria (new entry)

  3. Brett Gleason USA (new entry)

  4. Pete Um UK (+ 2 places)

  5. Periplo Argentina (new entry)
  6. Fez UK (- 3 places)

  7. The Brassic UK (- 6 places)

  8. The Drums USA  (- 1 place)

  9. The Gadsdens UK (- 1 place)

  10. Rajasthan Roots India (re-entry)

Elephantom with their orchestral compositions fusing rock influences continue to gain widespread interest from readers around the world. They are keen to spread their sound to a wider audience and are beginning to spread their eyes across the Atlantic and Pacific to new live performance pastures.

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]]> http://www.indiebandsblog.com/indie-bands-blog-round-up/band-of-the-week/band-of-the-week-13th-february-2010/feed 0 Band of the Month December 2009 http://www.indiebandsblog.com/indie-bands-blog-round-up/band-of-the-month/band-of-the-month-december-2009 http://www.indiebandsblog.com/indie-bands-blog-round-up/band-of-the-month/band-of-the-month-december-2009#comments Sat, 09 Jan 2010 21:59:44 +0000 Tim http://www.indiebandsblog.com/?p=963 Climbing 4 places to the top of the chart for the band of the month for December, The Gadsdens from the UK.

The Gadsdens Photo taken by Allan Hinton

The Gadsdens Photo taken by Allan Hinton

Band of the Month December 2009 top 20 chart

  1. The Gadsdens UK (up 4 places)
  2. Gaoler’s Daughter UK (up 5 places)
  3. Krakatoa UK (down 2 places)
  4. The Drums USA (up 5 places)
  5. Them Bird Things Finland/USA (new entry)
  6. Jon and Lynn USA (unchanged)
  7. Long Long Showers Sweden (new entry)
  8. Gary War USA (up 10 places)
  9. Mono Stereo Sweden (down 5 places)
  10. Rajasthan Roots India (up 10 places)
  11. Vaqueros Paganos Argentina (unchanged)
  12. Reader’s Wives Ireland (down 9 places)
  13. Lunaria Argentina (new entry)
  14. Ashdowne UK (up 3 places)
  15. The Steepwater Band USA (down 3 places)
  16. Divorce UK (re-entry)
  17. The Pocket Gods UK (re-entry)
  18. Beloved Rogue USA (new entry)
  19. The XX UK (down 5 places)
  20. Goldhawks UK (new entry)

The final band of the month chart for the decade contains music from  seven different countries, with 5 new entries and 1 re-entry in the chart.

The Gadsdens, are rising in prominence very quickly, as their catchy tunes and undoubted musicianship appeal to a broad fan-base.

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]]> http://www.indiebandsblog.com/indie-bands-blog-round-up/band-of-the-month/band-of-the-month-december-2009/feed 0 Band of the week 2nd January 2010 http://www.indiebandsblog.com/indie-bands-blog-round-up/band-of-the-week/band-of-the-week-2nd-january-2010 http://www.indiebandsblog.com/indie-bands-blog-round-up/band-of-the-week/band-of-the-week-2nd-january-2010#comments Sun, 03 Jan 2010 10:52:19 +0000 Tim http://www.indiebandsblog.com/?p=933 The first number one for the new decade on the Indie Bands Blog, Band of the Week Chart, is Lunaria from Argentina

Five countries are represented in the top ten this week, with two new entries making their debut. With visitors from 40 countires representing every continent, barring Antarctica, the chart is a real reflection of musical preferneces around the globe.

Lunaria

Lunaria

Band of the week: Top 10. Saturday 26th December 2009.

  1. Lunaria Argentina (re-entry)
  2. Gary War USA (+ 2 places)
  3. DeLasAguas Argentian (new entry)
  4. The Drums USA  (- 3 places place)
  5. Krakatoa UK (- 2 places)
  6. The Gadsdens UK (- 4 places)
  7. Them Bird Things Finland/USA (+ 1 place)
  8. Elspeth UK (new entry)
  9. Long Long Showers Sweden (- 3 places)
  10. Woven Bones USA (new entry)

Lunaria With their intense bass and songs about the self destructive nature of humanity, are easily accessible to music listeners.

]]> http://www.indiebandsblog.com/indie-bands-blog-round-up/band-of-the-week/band-of-the-week-2nd-january-2010/feed 2 Band of the month – November 2009 http://www.indiebandsblog.com/indie-bands-blog-round-up/band-of-the-month/band-of-the-month-november-2009 http://www.indiebandsblog.com/indie-bands-blog-round-up/band-of-the-month/band-of-the-month-november-2009#comments Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:42:18 +0000 Tim http://www.indiebandsblog.com/?p=767 A new entry to the charts and straight in at number one for the band of the month top 20, Krakatoa from the UK

Krakatoa by Katherine Lynott

Krakatoa by Katherine Lynott

Band of the Month November 2009 top 20 chart

  1. Krakatoa UK (new entry)
  2. Brittni Paiva USA (up 16 places)
  3. Reader’s Wives Ireland (up 13 places)
  4. Mono Stereo Sweden (down 2 places)
  5. The Gadsdens UK (up 3 places)
  6. Jon and Lynn USA (down 5 places)
  7. Gaoler’s Daughter UK (new entry)
  8. Solar Uruguay (new entry)
  9. The Drums USA (down 2 places)
  10. Segba Argentina (new entry)
  11. Vaqueros Paganos Argentina (down 6 places)
  12. The Steepwater Band USA (new entry)
  13. Ofeliadorme Italy (down 7 places)
  14. Bauchklang Austria (up 3 places)
  15. Armstrong? Italy (new entry)
  16. Operator Six UK (down 3 places)
  17. Ashdowne UK (new entry)
  18. Gary War USA (down 9 places)
  19. The XX UK (down 5 places)
  20. Rajasthan Roots India (re-entry)

With the top twenty chart for November comprising music from ten different countries and the website had visitors from fifty eight different countries last month, the chart is a reflection of music which resonates around the world.

Having just completed their first major tour in support of the release of the single Fat Cats / Psychedelic City Krakatoa - Fat Cats, Krakatoa are fast developing in to a must see outfit. Their energy bounces off the room in a live performance as the myriad of influences are played with great accuracy. Their infectious songs of hope resonate with fans from a disparate age group.

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]]> http://www.indiebandsblog.com/indie-bands-blog-round-up/band-of-the-month/band-of-the-month-november-2009/feed 0 Voting – Band of the month November 2009 http://www.indiebandsblog.com/indie-bands-blog-round-up/band-of-the-month/voting-band-of-the-month-november-2009 http://www.indiebandsblog.com/indie-bands-blog-round-up/band-of-the-month/voting-band-of-the-month-november-2009#comments Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:49:50 +0000 Tim http://www.indiebandsblog.com/?p=719 Band of the month voting opens today. All eligible votes cast between now and Midnight UK time 7th December 2009 will be counted.

To vote for a band just leave a comment on the band you are voting for, leave a comment on this article, or send me a message using the contact form. If you are voting for a band, please ensure you add the word ‘vote’ in the comment.

Results audited by Tim

Results audited by Tim

The top 20 chart comprises online statistics, which will be finalised at midnight on the 31st, for the month together with votes received up until midnight (UK) time on the 7th December 2009. Duplicate votes only count once. If you leave a comment on the blog, it wont appear immediately, unless you have commented before.

The top 30 bands based on the online statistics (and don’t forget the final chart only comprises 20) as of now are:

Armstrong?
Ashdowne
Bauchklang
Beloved Rogue
Bombay Bicycle Club
Brittni Paiva
Chicros
Dinah Wants Religion
The Drums
The Fury!
The Gadsdens
Gary War
Gaoler’s Daughter
Jon and Lynn
Krakatoa
The Legendary Pink Dots
Lunaria
Mono Stereo
My Girlfriend Is Better Than Yours
Negro Fluo
Ofeliadorme
Operator Six
The Pocket Gods
Rajasthan Roots
Reader’s Wives
Segba
Solar
The Steepwater Band
Vaqueros Paganos
The XX

As with previous band of the month charts, I expect a pretty close run-in for the chart positions, so your votes do make a significant difference.

]]> http://www.indiebandsblog.com/indie-bands-blog-round-up/band-of-the-month/voting-band-of-the-month-november-2009/feed 68 Indie band of the week 17th October – Mono stereo http://www.indiebandsblog.com/indie-bands-blog-round-up/band-of-the-week/indie-band-of-the-week-17th-october-mono-stereo http://www.indiebandsblog.com/indie-bands-blog-round-up/band-of-the-week/indie-band-of-the-week-17th-october-mono-stereo#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:12:09 +0000 Tim http://www.indiebandsblog.com/?p=394 Topping the top 10 chart for the indie bands blog,  band of the week for w/e 17th October is Mono Stereo.

Mono Stereo

Mono Stereo

Band of the week: Top 10. Saturday 17th October 2009.

  1. Mono Stereo Sweden (new entry)
  2. Jon and Lynn USA (unchanged)
  3. The Drums USA (- 2 places)
  4. Juliet Gough Denmark (- 1 place)
  5. The Pocket Gods UK (new entry)
  6. The Gadsdens UK (- unchanged)
  7. Vaqueros Paganos Argentina (- 3 places)
  8. Reader’s Wives Ireland (new entry)
  9. Gary War – USA (- 4 places)
  10. Divorce UK (re-entry)

Mono Stereo from Sweden, with the superb interplay between the two guitars, driven forward by relentless bass and drums have stormed in to the Indie Bands chart and have climbed to the number one spot. With a new EP to be released later this month and a supporting tour, Mono Stereo are certain to develop even stronger interest.

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