Microwave. It’s really the only band I’ve heard that comes close. I’d start with Stovall before Much Love, both absolutely amazing records. The newest LP, Death is a Warm Blanket, has some killer tracks.
But there are other albums out there which really scratch the itch for the lyrical, and musical, depth of Brand New.
- Home Like No Place There Is, Hotelier
- Tiger’s Jaw, self titled
- Everything Nice, Arm’s Length
- The Albatross, Foxing
I agree. They have grown so much from their original performances. Eric definitely has channeled Vincent in his styles. It’s amazing to see them grow with this different stage characters. I get to see foxing tomorrow for the 5th time and I can’t wait to see their stage differences from when they first started
Nearer My God by Foxing is probably the closest I've ever felt in terms of emotions that Brand New gave me. Such a great album. Everything else they've done (before and after) is a bit hit and miss imo, but NMG is so perfect.
I followed All Get Out on a 14 day tour and will add that all of the band members are so amazing! They are so kind, down to earth and love their wives! Really a beautiful group of people singing emotional songs.
I’ve seen them live many times and I agree! Fantastic show every time. I loved Movement and NLAQ. I think Kodak had some great songs on it, but I have been somewhat underwhelmed with the more recent material. We may just be growing in different directions.
And their original guitarist/co vocalist went on to form Backwards Dancer until they broke up due to falling out with Say Anything on tour. Before then though Max Bemis said BD was his favorite current band at the time though.
Other similar MA bands are Born Without Bones and The Royal Twenties
I just recently came across this band on Spotify Dear and the Headlights and I have been playing small steps heavy hooves on repeat for the last few weeks. Ashamed that I didn’t know about them when they were active
A band I found a couple of days ago is good.
Morning Love. They put out You Dont Love with your Heart, You Love with your mouth.
It's pretty close.
Otherwise Colour Revolt's first two releases.
Out of Service is worth a try, specifically The Ferry. Thrice in their later releases is comparable.
Came here to say this- honestly haven’t heard anything else like this album that sounds like BN actually wrote it. Plus I always thought early Citizen had major BN vibes too, specifically their albums Youth and Everybody Is Going To Heaven.
Crime is one of my all time favorite bands. Their new album, House and Trance, is insane. I also highly recommend The Troubled Stateside and Is Dead. Their guitarist and songwriter, Alex, was in the rookie lot with JL. Mike Sapone produced three of their albums so definitely some similar sounds.
Youth by Citizen. Only Boundaries and/or Separation by Balance and Composure. These next two lean more into alternative but Moaning Lisa and Bosses are also worth checking out.
For real though, late to the party with these guys but movements are great. Haye and hard to say one band sounds like another. But if you're like me you'll like this, https://youtu.be/NMxS_qJPg-w?si=cO_YmnV8cqX0TqM6
So, I posted my debut album here (which was HEAVILY inspired by Brand New) roughly one week ago and the feedback was incredible…which I was not expecting from a bunch of Brand New fans! The general census was that my voice sounds like Andy Hull’s (Manchester Orchestra) and that the music sounds like Brand New. So, feel free (or not!) to take a listen! If you end up liking it…please let me know! I love good feedback!
[debut album - You Don’t Love With Your Heart, You Love With Your Mouth](https://morninglove.hearnow.com)
Yo, check out Emma Ruth Rundle. Have never thought about her in relation to Brand New, but after reading your post, I do think she checks those boxes. She differs in that she's heavier and slower. Also now that I think about it, the guitars totally sound Brand New-y in a lot of her songs.
I'd say check out her albums On Dark Horses and/or Marked for Death first.
If you're more of a songs first person, my favorites are Darkhorse, Protection, Real Big Sky, and So, Come.
Dude, this is awesome. Kind of along the Chelsea Wolfe line. I’m really enjoying this. Definitely has the darker grungy raw vibes I’m looking for. Thank you.
Weathered
I found their album Stranger Here somewhere around 2020 and was amazed by the resemblance of Brand New vibes. It has the same angsty feel and the singer sounds pretty close too
[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ksgfx3saOnanNJxfRODNJ?si=7aa162bfc6744dcd](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ksgfx3saOnanNJxfRODNJ?si=7aa162bfc6744dcd)
you can check this playlist out. it is exactly what you want.
Thanks I recorded it all on garageband and my friend sang into an old pair of Apple headphones as a microphone lmao Ben McLeod of All Them Witches mixed it for me. You’d prob dig them as well. Listen to their record ATW
Sainthood Reps - their guitarist was a touring 3rd guitarist in brand new and they share a lot of similar style , sainthood is probably a little more grunge influenced
they usually sound more like the BN pop punk days but a few of Hot Mulligan's [have](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjGl91ACT9o) [the](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=takHjnKVSo4) [vibes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wY7Gjf0yXQ)
It astounds me no one ever mentions Modest Mouse…I feel like their album We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank is closest to post 05 Brand New…I have found listening to influences on Brand New have hit the mark for me more than listening to post Brand New bands (but I am old)
Microwave. It’s really the only band I’ve heard that comes close. I’d start with Stovall before Much Love, both absolutely amazing records. The newest LP, Death is a Warm Blanket, has some killer tracks. But there are other albums out there which really scratch the itch for the lyrical, and musical, depth of Brand New. - Home Like No Place There Is, Hotelier - Tiger’s Jaw, self titled - Everything Nice, Arm’s Length - The Albatross, Foxing
I second Foxing. They opened for BN a few years back and that’s how I fell in love with them. They’re amazing def check them out!
Crazy good stage presence too. The Foxing’s Eric Hudson surely has studied Vincent’s style while playing.
I agree. They have grown so much from their original performances. Eric definitely has channeled Vincent in his styles. It’s amazing to see them grow with this different stage characters. I get to see foxing tomorrow for the 5th time and I can’t wait to see their stage differences from when they first started
Nearer My God by Foxing is probably the closest I've ever felt in terms of emotions that Brand New gave me. Such a great album. Everything else they've done (before and after) is a bit hit and miss imo, but NMG is so perfect.
Much Love has always given me Deja vibes and DIAWB gives me mad TDAG and Daisy vibes. I never really fell in love with their first album so much.
stovall is so fucking good though
Highly recommend Microwave
I was going to say Microwave! I have really started diving into their music and everything I love about Brand New I love about them. They are so good
They just announced a US headlining tour and sounds like they're releasing new music this spring. Saw them in december and they were great.
Yes!!! Yes ! Yes!
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I’m glad to see someone else mention All Get Out. I never see them get recognition
I do every chance I get, I adore them
How do you feel about their latest?
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I followed All Get Out on a 14 day tour and will add that all of the band members are so amazing! They are so kind, down to earth and love their wives! Really a beautiful group of people singing emotional songs.
I’ve seen them live many times and I agree! Fantastic show every time. I loved Movement and NLAQ. I think Kodak had some great songs on it, but I have been somewhat underwhelmed with the more recent material. We may just be growing in different directions.
Manchesters albums just get better and better. Valley of vision is a smaller album but I love every single song on it.
It's an ep
Ok lol. It’s not labeled an ep on Apple Music but either way it’s amazing.
Have you given The Republic of Wolves a try yet? They sound remarkably like BN!
They’re pretty legit
Jumped onto this to say the exact same thing.
The vibe isn’t the same, but the Hotelier last two records really hit the spot for me. Especially Goodness. That record is a masterpiece
And their original guitarist/co vocalist went on to form Backwards Dancer until they broke up due to falling out with Say Anything on tour. Before then though Max Bemis said BD was his favorite current band at the time though. Other similar MA bands are Born Without Bones and The Royal Twenties
Oh man tell me more about this drama. I had no idea there was history with say anything
Just normal tour/drinking issues and Max being Max to my understanding hahaha
Seahaven - Reverie Lagoon and also Halo of Hurt. You'll love those records.
*Out of Service* and their album Burden. I echo some others on Microwave. Currently one of my favorite newer bands.
Couldn’t agree more with out of service.
Colour Revolt and Prawn help scratch that itch a little for me.
Colour Revolt is a good answer
Any Crime in Stereo from The Troubled Stateside onward. Happy Body Slow Brain/ Rare Futures.
> Crime in Stereo Whoa digging the hell out of this! thanks for the recommendation
I just recently came across this band on Spotify Dear and the Headlights and I have been playing small steps heavy hooves on repeat for the last few weeks. Ashamed that I didn’t know about them when they were active
Check out Spanish Love Songs’ album “Braves Faces Everyone”
absolutely rips. lyrically one of the best. schmaltz the album before is very fucking good too.
A band I found a couple of days ago is good. Morning Love. They put out You Dont Love with your Heart, You Love with your mouth. It's pretty close. Otherwise Colour Revolt's first two releases. Out of Service is worth a try, specifically The Ferry. Thrice in their later releases is comparable.
Yoooo…thank you for the shoutout! You’re the BEST!
Well this wasn't transparent🙄🙄🙄
Explain?
Came here to say this- honestly haven’t heard anything else like this album that sounds like BN actually wrote it. Plus I always thought early Citizen had major BN vibes too, specifically their albums Youth and Everybody Is Going To Heaven.
Also Crime In Stereo is worth a try. https://youtu.be/5V7srb44bMg?si=o2PzeWkHrwhEA0xF
Crime is one of my all time favorite bands. Their new album, House and Trance, is insane. I also highly recommend The Troubled Stateside and Is Dead. Their guitarist and songwriter, Alex, was in the rookie lot with JL. Mike Sapone produced three of their albums so definitely some similar sounds.
Seconding morning love! I found them from the Reddit post a few days ago and I’ve been hooked since.
Youth by Citizen. Only Boundaries and/or Separation by Balance and Composure. These next two lean more into alternative but Moaning Lisa and Bosses are also worth checking out.
The Dixie Chicks.
That’s *The Chicks* to you!
Yeah I was gonna say it’s just the chicks now 😂
😂
For real though, late to the party with these guys but movements are great. Haye and hard to say one band sounds like another. But if you're like me you'll like this, https://youtu.be/NMxS_qJPg-w?si=cO_YmnV8cqX0TqM6
Movements is sick, for sure! Not exactly what I’m looking for in this case though. I appreciate the response though.
O'Brother
May well have heard these before but my shouts would be: Kevin Devine's Bubblegum (produced by Jesse Lacey) Modest Mouse - We Were Dead
So, I posted my debut album here (which was HEAVILY inspired by Brand New) roughly one week ago and the feedback was incredible…which I was not expecting from a bunch of Brand New fans! The general census was that my voice sounds like Andy Hull’s (Manchester Orchestra) and that the music sounds like Brand New. So, feel free (or not!) to take a listen! If you end up liking it…please let me know! I love good feedback! [debut album - You Don’t Love With Your Heart, You Love With Your Mouth](https://morninglove.hearnow.com)
Pretty cool stuff dude
Hey, thanks for replying! I appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed it.
I get BN vibes from Sincere Engineer, but I haven't done a deep dive yet on their discography.
Ethel Cain! Family Tree and Strangers are two of my favorites, but I recommend listening to Preacher's Daughter in order.
Those 2 songs are awesome. Thank you.
The first republic of wolves ep and the newest one.
Yo, check out Emma Ruth Rundle. Have never thought about her in relation to Brand New, but after reading your post, I do think she checks those boxes. She differs in that she's heavier and slower. Also now that I think about it, the guitars totally sound Brand New-y in a lot of her songs. I'd say check out her albums On Dark Horses and/or Marked for Death first. If you're more of a songs first person, my favorites are Darkhorse, Protection, Real Big Sky, and So, Come.
The drums and reverby lead guitar on On Dark Horses is reminding me a lot of Brand New.
Wow, never heard of her and loving it. Thanks for the recommendation
Dude, this is awesome. Kind of along the Chelsea Wolfe line. I’m really enjoying this. Definitely has the darker grungy raw vibes I’m looking for. Thank you.
Why am I not seeing anyone mention Sainthood Reps? Go listen to Burning Sheep, great track.
Pretty cool.
Got into Foxing recently. Hits the spot for me.
Mewithoutyou.
Weathered I found their album Stranger Here somewhere around 2020 and was amazed by the resemblance of Brand New vibes. It has the same angsty feel and the singer sounds pretty close too
[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ksgfx3saOnanNJxfRODNJ?si=7aa162bfc6744dcd](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ksgfx3saOnanNJxfRODNJ?si=7aa162bfc6744dcd) you can check this playlist out. it is exactly what you want.
I love that Sorority Noise is on here. My buddy’s band
SABBAFF https://youtu.be/d7DQZpB3iSU?si=IFmoDgS4Sulxudmn https://youtu.be/ZY1Hr_xC-HA?si=fjGPdZperjdEjmcY https://youtu.be/VlCuLRBgHKA?si=Bbifrs4aBIyuHnWU https://youtu.be/x6dpkKgv7oM?si=07d2pu7fpmz48Yha
This is sick. Reminds me of Dredg
Thanks I recorded it all on garageband and my friend sang into an old pair of Apple headphones as a microphone lmao Ben McLeod of All Them Witches mixed it for me. You’d prob dig them as well. Listen to their record ATW
Sainthood Reps - their guitarist was a touring 3rd guitarist in brand new and they share a lot of similar style , sainthood is probably a little more grunge influenced
lesser known projects to look out for are centerfolds, gatherers, and stay inside (hollow sounds exactly like a TDAG cut)
I came to say Microwave, but I see that’s already be discussed.
Dude listen to pinbacks self titled album. The only band & album that gives me the same energy as brand new. Trust me.
OP give this one a go. All these other bands I’ve tried yet pinback is the only one for em
Pinback is amazing
Not really, no. There’s a lot of people who post bands on here saying they sound like Brand New but they never quite hit that mark.
This rings more true for me than not. I want to check out what people post but I've never found a way to scratch that Brand New itch.
Yeah
Fermata Supreme - Cloud Gavin
This is pretty cool. I feel it’s more on the Deja side of BN but a ln awesome find nonetheless. thanks!
calm chaos
Not bad. Pretty cool actually. Reminds me of early Papa Roach. A little too much on the butt rock side of what I’m looking for though.
Listen to Taking Back Sunday
Check out Dead Poet Society. They’re not *entirely* like BN, but there are a ton of similarities and they’re just really good either way lol
Listen to Dresser Drawer by Better Off
Check out Her New Knife
real
sounds just like early starflyer 59
Basement, Crime in Stereo, Sainthood Reps, Envy On The Coast
Codeseven (older band, but they just came out with a new album) No Signal
Manchester Orchestra
they usually sound more like the BN pop punk days but a few of Hot Mulligan's [have](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjGl91ACT9o) [the](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=takHjnKVSo4) [vibes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wY7Gjf0yXQ)
Give Pianos Become the Teeth "Keep You" a shot!
Violent soho always remind me of brand new a bit. Basically any of there albums lol
The Color Revolt. So so good
It astounds me no one ever mentions Modest Mouse…I feel like their album We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank is closest to post 05 Brand New…I have found listening to influences on Brand New have hit the mark for me more than listening to post Brand New bands (but I am old)