Jessica 6: White Horse

Off this Brooklyn band's 2011 album, See the Light.



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Grace Woodroofe: H

This Australian artist's voice has great tone. She seems perfectly comfortable singing heartfelt pieces like this, but then you hear her singing one of her 70's sounding rock songs and you think that she was born to wail. I like that flexibility, don't you?



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Dutch Uncles: X-O

Dutch Uncles are a band from Manchester, England. This song is off of their 2011 album Cadenza. The bass line of the song below is incredibly addictive.



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M83: Midnight City

M83 is French artist Anthony Gonzalez, and words cannot describe the track below. I believe it's one of those songs you'll either love or despise.



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Motopony

Sit back and enjoy this smooth sounding track. Then check out this Seattle band's website, here. The track is off the band's self-titled, debut album, released earlier this year.



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The Oxygen Ponies: Hope & Pray

This NYC band's laid back rock is addictive. Check out their website here and then listen to this and see what I mean.



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Dynasty Electric: Golden Arrows

This Brooklyn band will blow your mind. There is a refined strength about the music they are creating. It's a powerful sound, but never out of control.



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City Reign

Here's some straight-forward yet thoroughly enjoyable alt-rock from this band out of England. Check out their website, here. Their strong melodies and driving rhythms are enough to get them on the playlist of my next party. What do you think?

Polly and the Billets Doux: Head of Steam

When I first heard this band I thought it was great to hear some American artists dipping back into early Americana. Then I learned this band is from Winchester, England. No matter, it's still irresistible music and only proves that the special relationship is alive and well.



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Neon Indian: Polish Girl

Hailing from Texas, this band has an interesting sound that combines retro-sounding elements with a modern sensibility, if that makes any sense. Let me know what you think.



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Madita: Karma

Here's a sweet and catchy song by this Austrian artist.



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Marsmobil: Mangia Amore

This is going to make your weekend:



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Elena: L'amor es ah

Here is a sweet sounding bit of pop off the 2009 album, Un Cafe Setanta Matins.

Arrington de Dionyso's Malaikat dan Singa: Mani Malaikat

"Hallucinogenic Post-Punk sung all in Indonesian to impress a girl!"

That explains everything!



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Bomba Estereo: Ponte Bomb

This is so over-the-top I couldn't help posting it. This Columbian band has a great idea of combining Cumbia with electronica, but they might have missed the mark a bit here. On the other hand, I've listened to this about 100 times now . . .



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Diplomats of Solid Sound: Lights Out

There is so much soul out there right now this songs feels like a recent release, but it's actually off the 2008 album, The Diplomats of Solid Sound Featuring The Diplomettes.



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My Tiger My Timing: This is Not the Fire

Going back to 2009 for this song, which is by this interesting London-based band. This is a great music video as well.



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High Highs: Open Season

Here's some fabulous NYC indie pop/rock off this band's 2011 release, Horses. Your Summer needs this chill, but tightly written music as part of its soundtrack.

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James Pants: Clouds Over the Pacific

Hailing from Spokane, Washington, this track is off this multi-instrumentalist's self-titled, 2011 LP.



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Gary Clark Jr.: Bright Lights

A lot of people are calling this Texas-born musician the savior of blues. What do you think?



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Quizas, Quizas, Quizas

No matter what kind of day your having, this brilliant recording will make it slightly more relaxed. Both vocalists shine on this track, but Ibrahim Ferrer was an incredible talent.