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Why are New Musicians Playing a Vintage Sound? 

Why are New Musicians Playing a Vintage Sound? 

Nostalgia often drives a new musician to create sounds with a vintage feel. Whether they grew up in a musical household or simply listened to their parents’ vinyl records, many contemporary musicians find their style by listening to the music of the past.

Dorothy

Dorothy

About the Band: Dorothy Martin’s cousin introduced her to guitarist Mark Jackson in 2013. After hearing her sing, Mark realized they could go old school with her vocals, a guitar, bass, and drums. Pulling from the likes of Black Sabbath and AC/DC, he hoped to make music they thought “Beavis and Butthead would like.” They Sound Like: With their first album, there was a metal sound to the music. Their second album had more of a Rolling Stones vibe, less metal with a brighter and more upbeat feel. Martin’s voice has been likened to Adele’s but with more grit.

Greta Van Fleet

Greta Van Fleet

About the Band: Raised on their parent’s vinyl records, brothers Josh, Jake, and Sam Kiszka found their love of music together. In 2012, with Kyle Hauck on drums, they formed Greta Van Fleet. Kyle left the band in October 2013, and their friend Danny stepped in as the new drummer. They Sound Like: They have a vintage sound likened to Led Zepplin. However, they aren’t a cover band. Drawing from The Doors, The Rolling Stones, and Eric Clapton, they offer a blues and hard rock sound all their own.

The Lemon Twigs

The Lemon Twigs

About the Band: Brothers from Long Island, New York, Brian and Michael D’Addario are singer-songwriters who play multiple instruments. Whichever brother composes a song, that brother then sings lead vocals on the track. They Sound Like: The Twigs are often categorized as Baroque rock, which combines rock and classical music. But wherever they fall on the charts and within the categories, The Lemon Twigs have an old soul vibe that’ll allow them to continue to create genuine and authentic sounds.

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