Matt & Kim - Good Ol' Fashion Nightmare – Grand (2009) - 2nd album, debut out in 2006, Self-titled. - just added to the Pitchfork Music Fest, which is one of the more relevant festivals you’ll find - keyboard & drums that sound like much more than that… sum of the parts - Big indie rock sounds without a doubt… the sound of the vocals scream it. - This track thunders along and build very enjoyably - Played SXSW Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine 
The Dodos - Going Under - No Color (2011) - 3rd album - debut album appeared on almost every indie music Best of ’08 lists - their talent for creating impressive compositions is clearly evident. - This entire album is heavily focused on upbeat chugging drums. - Only $5.99 on amazon! Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine 
Yellow Ostrich - Whale - The Mistress (2011)
- Debut full length
- Sounds a bit like the Beatles and the White Stripes and even at times Menomena.
- Played SXSW
Official Site : BandCamp : HypeMachine
Cults - You Know What I Mean (2011) Official Site : HypeMachine
Geographer - Heaven Waits - Animal Shapes EP (2010)
- latest release
- There aren't many out there but this is another band that puts off a sound very reminiscent of Yeasayer and Bravestation.
- Played SXSW
Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine
The Mountain Goats – Damn These Vampires – All Eternals Deck (2011)
- Forthcoming full length
- Their last, The Life of the World to Come, was out in October 2009.
- Led by John Darnielle and his unmistakable passionate and powerful vocals.
Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine
Grouplove – Get Giddy – Grouplove EP (2010)
- Debut EP
- Modest Mouse and Polyphonic Spree had a baby band… not really, but that’s what this sounds like.
- SXSW performer.
MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine
Generationals – You Say It Too - Actor-Caster (2011)
- Forthcoming album.
- Louisianan Indie pop
- Great 2010 SXSW DayTrotter Session
- Playing SXSW again this year.
Official Site : MySpace : HypeMachine : DayTrotter Session
Guided By Voices - I Am a Scientist - Bee Thousand (1994)
- 7th album
- I have been kicking myself for a week now that I've realized I've missed a rare chance to see this band live!
- The prolific Robert Pollard's primary outfit
- Playing Pitchfork Music Fest
Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine
J Mascis - Where Are You- Several Shades of Why (2011)
- Forthcoming solo album.
- Dinosaur Jr. leader.
- Eddie Vedder-esque vocals.
- Played SXSW and was kind of a pleasant surprise.
Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine
Withered Hand - Religious Songs - Good News (2011)
- Debut full length, but has two previously released EPs
- Neil Young-heavy sound.
- His best song and unfortunately very profane. The FCC would not appreciate it if I didn’t edit… or maybe they would because it would result in them getting more cash for no good reason!
- Favorite new (to me) band! - Played SXSW
Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine
Middle Brother – Blue Eyes – Middle Brother (2011)
- Forthcoming debut from this folk super group.
- Due out in March
- Features members of Deer Tick, Delta Spirit and Dawes.
LCD Soundsystem - Dance Yrself Clean - This Is Happening (2010)
- 3rd Album
- James Murphy led outfit
- Band known for successfully tapping into many different genres: dance, rock, indie, disco
- They are responsible for what many critics consider some of the greatest songs of the past decade: All My Friends, New York I Love You and Someone Great
Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine
Family Portrait - Other Side - Family Portrait (2011)
- Lead single off forthcoming full length.
- Crazy homemade video to another track of theirs with a wide assortment of flamethrowers.
- Makes me think of the Who a bit here.
Alexander - Awake My Body - Alexander (2011)
- Solo project from the vocalist of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros.
- Sounds very similar to the Edward Sharpe music.
Edward Sharpe Official Site : Edward Sharpe MySpace : HypeMachine
No Age - Glitter - Everything in Between (2010)
- 3rd album - This is a band I’m late to the party for.
- Dream punk is how I’ve read them described… spacier, fuzzier punk music.
Official Site : Amazon : HypeMachine
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