Japandroids : The Nights of Wine and Roses : Celebration Rock (2012)
- 2nd album.
- raucous anthem-filled post punk rock
- huge energy and distortion. You’ll want to see this song live and as loud as possible.
- SXSW 2012
JEFF the Brotherhood : Sixpack : Hypnotic Knights (2012)
- Water warming EP fir their forthcoming full length Hypnotic Nights.
- Jake & Jamin Orrall
- Kraut punk rock. Harder, eclectic rock.
- This album has a significantly increased pop feel to it… Early Weezer specifically at times.
- Played SXSW and they lead singer & guitarist came out into the crowd, right in front of me and played a solo from his knees for me!
- Formerly of the band Be Your Own Pet.
- Playing Radio Radio in Indy June 25th.
MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine
Pujol : Mission
- 2nd full length.
- Daniel Pujol. Artist on Jack White's Third Man Records.
- Rolling Stones vibes from this garage rocker.
King Tuff : Bad Thing : King Tuff (2012)
- 2nd full length album
- out of the Vermont
- psychadelic/powerpop/rock… a little like T Rex vocals
Cold Specks : Winter Solstice : I Predict A Graceful Expulsion (2012)
- Forthcoming full length debut
- Powerful rough female vocalist.
- RIYL The Head and the Heart
- An awesome video for the track 'Holland
The Tallest Man On Earth : 1904 : There's No Leaving Now (2012)
- Forthcoming 3rd album.
- Swedish singer/songwriter Kristian Matsson
- Powerful voice.
- 2008 self-titled debut was very well received.
Official Site : MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine : DayTrotter
Perfume Genius : Rusty Chains (2012)
- Recent live favorite that they've recorded a studio version of.
- Released their superb 2nd album, Put Your Back N 2 It, earlier this year.
- Debut album, Learning, was a massive critical hit.
- Another easy and catchy piano track.
- This week's band that is blowing up out of the blue. They are everywhere!
MySpace : Amazon : HypeMachine
The Welcome Wagon : I Am Not Skilled To Understand : Purity of Heart is to Will One Thing EP (2012)
- Free downloadable new EP.
- 2 full lengths out as well.
- Sufjan Stevens produced pastor and wife gospel folk duo.
- Range from very Sufjan-inspired catchy indie folk to traditional church hymns.
River City Extension : If You Need Me Back In Brooklyn : Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Your Anger (2012)
- 2nd full length album. One EP out as well.
- SXSW 2012
Hiss Golden Messenger : Jesus Shot Me In The Head : Poor Moon (2011)
- 2nd full length.
- Great folk ballad.
Richard Hawley : Standing At The Sky's Edge : Standing At The Sky's Edge (2012)
- 8th album
- Hugely successful in the UK
- Brings a sound reminiscent of Mark Lanegan
Monophonics : Bang Bang : In Your Brain (2012)
- 3rd album.
- Funk, soul and bluesy psych rock.
Sonny & the Sunsets : I See The Void : Longtime Companion (2012)
- Forthcoming 3rd album.
- Raven Sings The Blues is one of my favorite blogs when I want something raw, garage, psychedelic, bluesy or any combination of those in the form of a band no one knows about
- Sonny Smith is the leader and has release more work under his given name.
- 'Death Cream' is probably my favorite track still from them. It's off their debut album, Tomorrow Is Alright.
New Ruins : Blackbird : This Life Is Not Ours To Keep (2011)
- 3rd full length.
- Straight forward, enjoyable folk rock.
BandCamp : Amazon : HypeMachine : @NewRuins
Yeasayer : Henrietta : Fragrant World (2012)
- Brand new single released this past week.
- Their 2nd album, Odd Blood, came out in 2010.
- Best Band of Pitchfork Music Fest 2009 By Far!
- Immensely layered quintet
- Playing Cincinnati
Young Circles : Sharp Teeth : Bones EP (2011)
- Debut EP. Also 1 LP out in 2011.
- Extremely interesting blend of styles. Freak folk, harder alt-rock, electronic and beat driven.
- This one leans more towards the electronic side of things.
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