The next time you get online to find out more about wireless internet for laptops, tune into Pandora and check out one of these other great bands that have the same sound as our favorite, Space Team Electra:
Maurice Avatar: Also from Colorado, Avatar plays mostly instrumental guitar and speedy jams. You’ll recognize his sound and if you listen closely you might even be able to tell how he says he was once influenced by Space Team.
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Though often overshadowed these days by the nation’s experimental electronic acts, the United Kingdom has numerous artists creating interesting, challenging independent rock. These are just a few examples of recent albums by British indie artists that are being praised by critics both in the UK and the US.

Theatrical rock group Wild Things retreated to a secluded studio in Northern Wales to record their third album, “Smother,” which perfects their signature blend of theatricality and sensuality.

One of the most anticipated new British indie rock albums of the year is “Go Tell Fire On read more »

Anyone who has avidly listened to Indie rock will tell you that they have noticed more and more of a presence with African Music. Vampire Weekend, to Amadou & Mariam, to BLK JKS; the invasion of African Music into the Indie Rock scene is not only promised, but predicted by the NY Times. Sub Pop, the same record label to put out the hit “Nirvana”, has one of it’s best releases recently in the hit “I Speak Fula” by Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba. Thrill Jockey is following suit with the read more »

From the underground to the mainstream, alternative and indie rock music first became popular in the 1980s and 1990s. Today, with dozens of sub-genres, these styles of music continue to make-up the bulk of modern rock music. From electronic to punk revival, indie rock bands are always finding new, innovative ways to express their sound.

Indie rock, which includes emo, lo-fi and grunge music, started out as a way to describe bands that existed on the fringe. They were not mainstream, but read more »

The 1980s had their share of darkness, but there was light, too. The two styles intertwine in the genre of dream pop, which arose in the United Kingdom during this time. As the genre which Space Team Electra is most commonly included, dream pop holds an undeniable fascination for the group’s fans.Dream pop had its origins in other musical genres of the era, most notably post-punk and ethereal wave. Many early practitioners of the form made music that crossed all of these boundaries. The Cocteau Twins, who formed in 1979, are an archetypal band of the genre. Singer Elizabeth Fraser, in particular, was a notable influence. Her vocals were often undecipherable, and delivered in the soprano vocal range. Many listeners found that the emotion of the lyrics came directly through her voice, rather than through any understandable lines. Guitarist Robin Guthrie and bassist Will Heggie (later replaced by Simon Raymonde) provided a rhythmic and shimmering backdrop to Fraser’s vocals, punctuated by Guthrie’s fascination with guitar effects. 1983′s Head Over Heels and 1984′s Treasure best showcase the band’s style. read more »

With the demise of Space Team, you’re no doubt looking for your next Colorado live music fix. Do yourself a favor and check out these musicians when they come by your town. While they can’t replicate the experience of STE, they do offer their own unique feel.Maurice Avatar (mauriceavatar.com): Avatar plays a complex blend of instrumental guitar-based rock, letting his grooves speak for themselves. Imagine a more worldly, less snarly version of some of Jack White’s stuff, or Santana if he had a thing for Middle-Eastern traditional music. Maurice Avatar’s Ten Thousand Kisses was released in 2010, so we imagine he’ll be back on the road soon. read more »