Carbon Leaf

Life Less Ordinary

This band from Virginia started life as a Celtic Bluegrass kinda thing and have over the years evolved into a slick alternative rock act and back again! This song was re-recorded for a movie soundtrack last year, but here's the original version from their album "Indian Summer" released back in 2004.

http://carbonleaf.com/main.php

The Revivalists

Soul's Too Loud / Catching Fireflies

Great young band out of New Orleans, from the bands first full length "Vital Signs". Southern rock charm with an alternative rock vibe, extremely talented bunch, catch 'em live if you can!

http://www.therevivalists.com/

Funeral Party

New York City moves to the sound of LA

Naming themselves after the Cure song this is Funeral Party, an alty dance-rock outfit from Whittier, California. The Golden Age of Knowhere is their full-length debut. One show they played in the Los Angeles area (in a gang affiliated location) involved somebody in the crowd being stabbed while they performed this track. How romantic!


http://www.funeralpartymusic.com/us/home

AWOLNATION

Sail

Taken from their genre blending debut album, this band mixes rock, electronica and hip hop to good effect!

http://awolnationmusic.com/

Low Millions

Mockingbird

Love this pop song! From the only album the band ever made (so far...) back in 2004, great hooks and  melody with snappy lyrics. The talent here coming from Leonard Cohens' son Adam.

http://www.adamcohen.com/

Peter Bjorn and John

Second Chance

Great Swedish band sometimes known as PB&J, been around for some time, this single is taken from their sixth studio album "Gimme Some". Loving it!

http://peterbjornandjohn.com/blog/

Brother

Calling themselves "Gritpop" this new band from Slough in the UK are creating quite a buzz. Their First album "Famous First Words" is due out in July.

http://acidlove.net/vivabrother/

Frank Turner

I am disappeared

Excellent track taken from Franks' forth studio album "England Keep My Bones" released this week, maybe his finest yet?

http://www.frank-turner.com/

Young Rebel Set

Lion's Mouth

Fantastic new record from a hotly-tipped British act destined for commercial success, maybe they'll break stateside? Taken from their first full length, "Curse Our Love" great stuff. Album of the month!

http://www.youngrebelset.co.uk/

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/