The Barometer: Luke Haines; Cant; Cate le Bon; Sufjan Stevens; RJLC; Japandroids

Luke Haines 21st Century Man

Britain's most fearlessly offensive songwriter paints his jaw-dropping masterpiece for the 21st century.

Cant Ghosts

From Grizzly Bear's bass player and producer Chris Taylor's new side project, "Ghosts" takes Beach Boys harmonies and twists them into something spooky.

Cate le Bon Digging Song

Welsh songstress strikes a chord with her debut album 'Me Oh My' and this little folky harmonica-fuelled song.

Sufjan Stevens Isorhythmic Night Dance with Interchanges

Neo-minimalist confection of fluttering woodwind and bustling brass from the oddball genius's latest project.

RJLC Another Day

Bubbling on the underground, this coming crooner tackles every day strife with the sweetest of melodies.

Japandroids Wet Hair

Before you catch this hotly tipped Vancouver duo when they play later this month, hear this addictive slice of lo-fi visceral punk energy.