Ida Maria

Bad Karma / Cherry Red

This girl from Norway rocks! Devour these two new tracks from her upcoming second album Katla released June 7. Her first record is also brilliant, be sure to check out "I Like you so much better when you're naked" an indie classic.

http://www.idamariamusic.com/

Hard-Fi

Good For Nothing

New comeback single from Hard-Fi, these boys have already had two number one albums in the UK, Let's see if they can do it again!

http://www.hard-fi.com/

The Big Pink

Dominos

A popular tune from a couple of years back by London's electro noise pop duo The Big Pink. This chorus will stick in your head very quickly but watch out for the Nicki Minaj song that samples it, you've been warned! The original track is from their debut album "A brief history of love".

http://www.myspace.com/musicfromthebigpink

Hockey

Song Away

Brilliant indie pop tune from Portland Oregon band Hockey, released a couple of years back. Since being signed to a major label not seen anything new for a while.

http://www.hockeyband.com/

Arctic Monkeys

Library Pictures

Brand spanking new track (Live recording from the BBC's Later .... With Jools Holland) from the new album 'Suck it and see' coming out June 7th. Do we like?

http://www.arcticmonkeys.com/

The Joy Formidable

Cradle

Excellent band from North Wales with a lead singer called Ritzy! They make some great indie rock noise, this track is taken from their debut album "The Big Roar" out now.

http://www.thejoyformidable.com/

Manchester Orchestra

April Fool

US indie rock band from Atlanta Georgia (Yes named after the beloved Manchester England!) now on their third long player of a concept type thing. A great live band if you get the chance to see 'em.

http://www.themanchesterorchestra.com/

The Asteroids Galaxy Tour

 The Golden Age


This Danish neo soul-funk outfit began life in the studio with core members Lars Iversen and Mette Lindberg. The band's demo was heard by Amy Winehouse who asked them to be her opening act in Copenhagen, which proved to be the band's first proper live show back in 2008, since then they have had songs on TV shows and commercials most notably "Around the bend" for Apples' iPod Touch and this track for Heineken beer in 2011.


http://www.theasteroidsgalaxytour.com/

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Portugal. The Man

Biffy Clyro

Bubbles

These Scottish rockers have produced one of the finest records in the last decade! You must own this album, it's a masterpiece from start to finish. Yet to have any commercial success on this side of the pond, it's criminal. Stop reading this and get their album now!!

http://www.biffyclyro.com/

Fitz and the Tantrums

MoneyGrabber


Described as "soul-influenced indie pop" this carefree and fun record delivers a modern spin on Motown! Taken from their debut album Pickin' up the pieces chock full of infectious grooves. On tour in the US right now!


http://fitzandthetantrums.com/

Beastie Boys

Make some noise

Love 'em or hate 'em, they're back with a new record and in fine form, check out the first track from the new album. Watch the video on their homepage.

http://beastieboys.com/

Young the Giant

My Body

Got themselves a record deal in 2009 and released their debut album last year,  this fresh new California band produce a great blend of strumtastic jangly guitar pop and I love the vocal delivery! For the month of May buy this album from Amazon for only $5! Bargain.


http://www.youngthegiant.com/

Jon Fratelli

Santo Domingo

Scottsh musician and songwriter best known for his work with the band the Fratellis. This track is from his upcoming solo album "Psycho Jukebox" due out later this year. If you are not familiar with his earlier work you must check out the Fratellis album Costello Music from 2006, a britpop classic! Sounds like his solo work may be a little more diverse and colorful, we will have to wait and see. Sign up on his website and get The magic hour EP for free!

http://www.jonfratelli.co.uk/

Black Pistol Fire

Suffocation Blues

This amazing duo are originally from Toronto Canada but are now based out of Austin Texas. They have produced a fine debut record, crank it up to 10! Dirty, gritty blues rock with a modern punk edge that will blow you away. On heavy rotation right now! Lets hope we get some live shows during 2011.

www.myspace.com/theshenanigansmusic

Noah and the whale

L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N.

A sunny hooky little number! This indie folk band from London are now on their third album, this is the lead single taken from Last night on earth. This track has a kind of Lou Reed walk on the wild side vibe going on, what do you think?

www.noahandthewhale.com

Vintage Trouble

Blues Hand Me Down

This new Hollywood band combine their love for original soul and rhythm & blues with some kick ass rock n roll! Legendary Manager Doc McGhee (KISS, Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, Guns N' Roses) said "The first time I saw Vintage Trouble on stage, I knew before they had finished the first song that I was going to manage them." Getting a lot of good press in the UK right now, one to watch.


http://www.vintagetrouble.com/

The Pigeon Detectives

Done In Secret

5 Piece band from Leeds in the good old north of England. This track is taken from their third album. A band on the verge of commercial success, maybe this record will do the trick? Some airplay on US college radio would probably help!

The Naked and Famous

Young Blood

New band out of New Zealand, producing a nice stompalong melodic electropop sound with an 80's post punk influence centered around the talents of vocalist Alisa Xayalith and instrumentalist / vocalist Thom Powers.

www.thenakedandfamous.com

The Vaccines

Post Break-Up Sex

New English indie rock band, formed in London during the summer of 2010, getting lots of hype at the moment. Recently nominated by MTV for "Best new band 2011" you decide if they're worthy of all the buzz.