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3/27/07 Releases

Klaxons - Myths of the Near Future

The Klaxons debut LP, Myths of the Near Future, does not deliver a very "rave-y" sound as their early singles suggested, but rather multi-layered R&B styled vocals behind electronic beats. Think of it as a Justin Timberlake album on meth. If you want a high energy, danceable pop album, then Myths of the Near Future is for you.

For Fans of : The Fratellis, !!! (Chk Chk Chk)

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Kaiser Chiefs - Yours Truly, Angry Mob

The Kaiser Chiefs sophomore effort, Yours Truly, Angry Mob, is amore heavier and bigger album than the last, and borrows more generously from their britpop influences. The record is like the last in that it has a few bright spots (which are very good), but also may have too many filler songs.

For Fans of : Franz Ferdinand, Arctic Monkeys

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Silversun Pickups

The Silversun Pickups are an indie rock band from Los Angeles, California that are secretly leading the inevitable 90s revival. They have released an EP, Pikul, and a full length album, Carnavas. They have toured with the Aussie rockers Wolfmother and are currently on the road with Snow Patrol. The band members are friends who had played together previously or in mutual friends' bands. Their sound is often compared to the Smashing Pumpkins (nothing wrong with that). They have a self described, "blanket-y" sound that recalls many great bands of the nineties. Overall, listening to the Pickups is a very satisfying experience.

Fun Fact: Are part of a group of bands called The Ship

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Current Artists

• Bloc Party
• Arctic Monkeys
• Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
• The Kooks
• Kasabian
• The Rapture
• LCD Soundsystem
• Kings of Leon
• Bright Eyes
• Of Montreal
• Kaiser Chiefs
• The Shins
• Arcade Fire
• Maximo Park
• We Are Scientists
• Wolfmother
• The Killers
• Franz Ferdinand
• Apples In Stereo
• The Decemberists
• TV on the Radio
• Ted Leo and The Pharmacists
• Peter Bjorn and John
• The National
  

As always feel free to suggest any other bands!

Cold War Kids

The Cold War kids are an indie rock band from Fullerton, California. They have released their debut album Robbers and Cowards to rave reviews from many of music's top critics, and are currently touring the U.S. with Tokyo Police Club and Delta Spirit. The Kids mix blues, rock, and soul to produce a distinctly different sound from any other band today. They are religious, and that fact is sometimes reflected in their lyrics. Some people have criticized them for this move, and some even mocked this (Pitchfork). They are not a Christian band though, they have even said so. So forget what you have heard about this band a give em' a listen. You might be surprised!

Fun Fact: They have many celebrity fans including Mischa Barton (The OC) and Zach Braff (Scrubs)

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Modest Mouse-We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank

Modest Mouse's latest LP doesn't have a another Float On, and LCD Soundsystem will probably sell more in its first week (more on that later), but it is still a solid step forward in their new quest of becoming a pop band. The addition of Johnny Marr isn't that noticeable, but does provide another dimension to the band's sound. The album is receiving generally good reviews.

For Fans Of : Arcade Fire, Decemberists

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LCD Soundsystem-Sound of Silver

LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy is back with his sophmore album, Sound of Silver. Literally. When he went away to record the album he wrapped the whole studio in tin foil. We're guessing he's really into this, huh? After the album leaked he decided to tell all of his fans to buy the album the first week it came out in order to crack the Billboard Top 200. Then the Dreamgirls soundtrack became lowest selling No. 1 CD ever, he set his hopes even higher. A No. 1 record. The album is receiving great reviews, and Pitchfork has already given it a 9.2

For Fans Of : The Rapture, hipsters of all kinds

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Up-And-Coming Artists

• Cold War Kids
• Tokyo Police Club
• Good Shoes
• The Noisettes
• Amy Winehouse
• The Silversun Pickups
• Grizzly Bear
• Band of Horses
• Midlake
• The Annuals
• Menomena
• Babyshambles
• Fields
• Field Music
• CSS
• The Twang
• Klaxons
• Hot Chip
• Sunshine Underground
• Get Cape.Wear Cape.Fly
• New Young Pony Club
• Youth Group
• The Fatellis

Feel free to add and suggest more bands to this list. Keep em' coming!