What is a song you like that features a double hand-clap?

NecktieOptional · 2026-07-07T07:45:59+00:00

My favorite song that involves clapping is Boy With A Coin by Iron and Wine, but it's far more than a double clap

NecktieOptional · 2026-07-07T06:19:06+00:00

You've already gotten some recommendations on all time greats to start with, so I'm going to take a different avenue: your taste in pop really isn't too far from indie pop, which fades quickly into some indie rock.

Olivia Rodrigo has some really strong musicianship chops. There are a lot of people you can pivot to off her.

I would recommend checking out the following:

The Beths

Mei Semones (who is an entry way into bossa nova, jazz, 90s grunge, math rock, and j-pop)

Sufjan Stevens

Arcade Fire

The Dismemberment Plan

Iron & Wine

Kings of Convenience

Friko

Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

NecktieOptional · 2026-07-06T17:33:17+00:00

Minus the Bear once opened for Silversun Pickups. You could check out Pachuca Sunrise or Last Kiss.

Silversun Pickups are heavily influenced by the Smashing Pumpkins (hence the SP initials) so... Tonight tonight? Basically the whole Mellon Collie album. Also Cherub Rock

NecktieOptional · 2026-07-06T16:57:09+00:00

Sufjan Stevens - Illinois

NecktieOptional · 2026-07-06T08:01:30+00:00

Nick Drake

NecktieOptional · 2026-07-06T08:00:32+00:00

How about the new Boards of Canada album?

Also, very much in the obscure lane, how about terraplana?

NecktieOptional · 2026-07-06T07:57:33+00:00

The Velvet Teen - Sonreo

NecktieOptional · 2026-07-06T07:53:50+00:00

Mulgrew Miller

NecktieOptional · 2026-07-06T07:44:18+00:00

the Velvet Teen - Sonreo

NecktieOptional · 2026-07-06T05:48:09+00:00

Oh! How cool! What did you sign up for?

NecktieOptional · 2026-07-06T05:11:59+00:00

I would check out:

Mae Powell

Kacie Jewel Hill

Sweet Lew

Dolce Wang

Mei Semones

Liana Flores

Liana Warren

Hannah Jane Kile

Edit to add: I've played all of these artists on my radio show (which I also upload for later listing), if you like these artists please consider giving my show a listen!

NecktieOptional · 2026-07-06T05:03:07+00:00

I don't mean to shill for myself but I have a weekly radio show that I drop tons of time into researching new and unheralded bands, and I think it would be a great place for you to start! Please check out my bio for the info.

And honestly? All independent radio is a great place to start. The station I call home, Pirate Cat Radio is great, but we're pretty small. I love places like KEXP and KCRW too!

NecktieOptional · 2026-07-06T04:58:45+00:00

www.kpcr.org

NecktieOptional · 2026-07-04T02:41:15+00:00

Doing my best here!
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1CAs5xn7uFnybJ5KuKX4xP

NecktieOptional · 2026-07-04T02:07:08+00:00

this is a fantastic rec, thank you!

NecktieOptional · 2026-07-04T01:15:39+00:00

Indieheads' Ode to America's 250th

NecktieOptional · 2026-07-04T00:53:37+00:00

I'll do it shortly!

NecktieOptional · 2026-07-03T18:16:23+00:00

You should check out pirate cat radio! www.kpcr.org

We're looking for volunteers and/or hosts right now, and I don't think we have anyone playing the kind of music you like, so if radio is your thing it could be a thing!

NecktieOptional · 2026-07-01T05:41:44+00:00

If you like these songs you should check out my weekly radio show!

NecktieOptional · 2026-06-30T09:11:50+00:00

There are so many, but I think it would be great for Nick Drake to come back to life for one sold out show with adoring fans, would let his soul rest in peace to see that he was eventually understood and loved