Tim & Jean
Veronica
The teenage Aussie synth-pop duo, with more emphasis on pop than synth. MGMT comparisons are misleading, but ubiquitous nevertheless.
The Heartbreaks
Jealous, Don't You Know
Anthemic, Smiths-esque indie rock. A big chorus, jangly guitars and a funky, bass-led middle eight arguably lifted from "Bigmouth Strikes Again".
Smith Westerns
Still New
A stand out track during their recent Vaccines support slots. The watery guitars channel the spirit of George Harrison in the chorus/outro hook.
Bastardgeist
Cabbageheads
A slightly creepy track based around hypnotic drum loops, and a music-box melody.
Huddyrocker
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This gallingly titled, 11-minute long track is actually pretty good. Its roots are in minimalist trance, but regular tempo changes keep things fresh.
Shanell
My Buttons
A childlike track laced, somewhat uncomfortably, with double entendre. Strong, modern R&B all the same.
Dom
Beth
The sort of band bloggers get very excited about for a very short time. Lo-fi production, surfy guitars and 1960s hooks.
Purity Ring
Lofticries
Transparent blog called this a "meditative future-balled", which seems fairly accurate. The unorthodox structuring and unsettling time-signatures are brought under control by a fragile, somewhat innocent vocal. The B-side, "Ungirthed", is equally excellent.
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