Talkshow Boy
Talkshow Boy describes his music as "Hyperactive Glitch Pop", and you couldn't think of a better name for it. Listening to one of his albums is like watching a bunch of rats on speed eat their way through a wall of fairy floss, or riding on the back of a killer whale 2,000 feet below the surface. The only thing surpassing his recordings in sheer energy levels are his live performances, in which he walks about the entire venue interacting with the audience, when he's not rolling around on the floor or dancing like a madman.
The Russian Futurists
The Russian Futurists are a Canadian indie pop band based in Toronto. Their music can be described as lo-fi, indie-electronica fused with a twee-pop temperament. Although they initially had only one member, Matthew Adam Hart (born 1978), the band was later enlarged for live performances. Brief, exhilarating songs about love
Grand Archives
Seattle-based Grand Archives is an indie rock band featuring five male vocalists. Mat Brooke, co-founder of slowcore cult-favorites Carissa's Wierd (not to mention an ex-member of Band of Horses) started Grand Archives with a trio of friends in September, 2006. Drummer Curtis Hall (The Jeunes), bassist Jeff Montano (The New Mexicans), and guitarist/keyboard player Ron Lewis (Ghost Stories). Guitarist Thomas Wright signed on soon after.
The Submarines
The Submarines are composed of John Dragonetti, who previously performed as Jack Drag, and Blake Hazard, great-granddaughter of F.Scott Fitzgerald. The romantically involved couple collaborated on Hazard's 2002 album "Little Airplane." Following their breakup, the album "Declare a New State!" was created in 2006, with many songs written separately while they were apart, as well as a new band. They are now married.
Young Heretics
Young Heretics fell asleep in February 2011. Someone find a pokeflute, quick! Young Heretics are the brainchild of Melbourne based duo, Kitty Hart and Matthew Wright - eccentric twins, both with a love of warped pop music and sonic invention. The dual vocal attack incorporates theatrical soundscapes, driving beats and a massive selection of other instruments to create a dynamic and inventive sound unlike any Australian music created before it.
The Tealeaves
The Tealeaves sound is inspired by the era of the great singer-songwriters, including Cat Stevens, Simon & Garfunkel and Don McLean. Their music overflows with melody, harmony and lyrical honesty, and has been described as
The Cush
"If You're Looking for Burlington's Coolest Band, Look No Further"
-Burlington Free Press "Currently Vermont's secret, The Cush have delivered a fine record that's well worth seeking out and thoroughly deserves to generate the band much wider acclaim than they seem to have garnered thus far."
-Geraint Jones, Comes with a Smile (UK) Burette and Gabrielle Douglas, the Husband-Wife duo, and masterminds of psychedelic indie-rock music group, The Cush bring a sound all their own.
The Daredevil Christopher Wright
The Daredevil Christopher Wright is an indie pop three piece based around Eau Claire, WI. Made up of Jon Sunde (vocals, guitar), Jason Sunde (vocals, bass) and Jesse Edgington (vocals, percussion), the band is signed to Amble Down records. They have released two self-released EPs, The Daredevil Christopher Wright and The East Coast, and recently released their debut album, In Deference To A Broken Back in May 2009. The album features 11 tracks, with 9 produced by Bon Iver's Justin Vernon.
Kinematic
Kinematic have been making music for a while and it's something they love doing. They've created a mix of sonic treats, ranging from thoughtful folk music to distortion laced indie rock, with a whole bunch of indie pop songs that fall somewhere in between.
Kinematic are unsigned and independent. They