June 26, 2008 12:49 PM
Every week, Hype Monitor wades through the most buzzed-about bands all across the Internet. This week: a few choice picks from some buzzworthy acts on the Hype Monitor .
The Band: J*Davey The Buzz: LA electro/soul combo smoke up a sequencer and sigh over the resulting beats. Listen If: You wish the new Erykah Badu record was longer, or you miss old, weird Prince. Key Track: "Turn the Lights Out," which delivers big streaks of synth and pulsing rhythms.
The Band: Dead Heart Bloom The Buzz: Brainchild of singer/songwriter Boris Skalsky, DHB deliver giant-sized guitar noise topped with gianter-size religious cynicism. Listen If: You think the National and American Music Club are upbeat. Key Track: "Come Back," a sublime combination of dour, druggy vocals and corkscrewing guitars. It couldn't be easier to hear, either: the band is giving away their entire EP for free .
The Band: Chris Letcher The Buzz: South African Singer/Songwriter crafts songs that sound like dawn: low and creaky, slowly building to a big burst of light. Listen If: You're a sucker for tricky orchestration, pleading vocals and big theatrical flourishes. Or you kinda like Arcade Fire. Key Track: "Deep Frieze," which opens with a twinkle and crescendos with a great boom.
Jibbs Mcgee | July 2, 2008 5:08 PM
I think that rock music is coming back and will most likely replace all this electronic nonsense.
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