*photo by Cary Clarke
As we come to the close of another round of genre polling, this one sees an interesting pair of categories mashing up together in voting. Thinking of indie rock and post-punk in the same light is weird enough, but what isn’t strange is who all of you chose as the winners. We’re pleased to present you with the best in indie rock and post-punk for 2017: Lithics and The Toads.
Lithics are the winners of our overall poll, with much love given to them from our anonymous jurors. They dropped Borrowed Floors last year, along with playing a series of shows throughout the year that made a lasting impression on many of our poll participants. One of their first shows of 2017 will be this Friday with Sad Horse and Blesst Chest at Turn Turn Turn.
The Toads took over the readers’ poll with their fun loving, power pop indie rock without a problem. Theses dudes really know how to write an easily lovable rock song that makes you want to pogo up and down with a huge smile on your face. Always Be Nice, the EP they released in October of last year, is a much needed reminder to spread some love and kindness around. You can check out their lovely live set at Quarterworld on Thursday with Radler.
A more than honorable mention needs to go out to Star Club, who gave The Toads a huge run for their money in the readers’ poll!
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Blowout |
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3% | 10 votes |
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Dark/Light |
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2% | 6 votes |
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Marcys Band |
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7% | 18 votes |
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Lithics |
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2% | 7 votes |
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The Century |
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1% | 4 votes |
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Star Club |
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35% | 91 votes |
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The Toads |
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45% | 115 votes |
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Tyrants |
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1% | 4 votes |