Banned Books - Mission Creep (2009)

Genre: Indie Rock
Country: United States

Plenty of quirky and playful melodies whether it be the use of xylophones, synths, the shout-y sing-a-along parts, or the use of both clean and heavily distorted guitars can be found here. A short EP full of energy and odd and catchy melodies who's only purpose is for the listener to have fun and get up and dance.

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Kinoko Teikoku - Uzu Ni Naru (2012)

Genre: Indie Rock
Country: Japan

Kinoko Teikoku play indie rock that is often mixed with post rock and shoegaze elements that really gives you a floating and dreamy feeling, especially the first two tracks. The vocals trade backs and the harmonies between the main vocalist (who is a fantastic singer) and her bandmates are downright angelic and the instruments play a suitable backdrop for the vocals with twinkly guitars and soaring chord progressions played in moods varying between happy and melancholic. Check this out if you want some of the best indie rock Japan has to offer.

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