Black Kids

An already popular band with over 2 million hits on their MySpace page and an upcoming performance on David Letterman, Black Kids are on their way up. Seamlessly mixing all that makes an artist successful (music and image), they have taken a sound we are familiar with (electro/alternative/pop) and added their own Black Kids magic making it pure brilliance.

Hot Track(s): I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance With You, Hit the Heartbrakes, Hurricane Jane.

Kind of Like: The Cure release something relevant written by the Killers.

PREDICTION:
A top ten hit in the U.K. and a track that makes it onto the Modern Rock chart in the U.S.

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I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance with You (Twelves Remix)

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MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/blackkidsrock
Website: http://www.blackkidsmusic.com
YouTube: http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=31895269

Sophie Ellis-Bextor vs Roisin Murphy

Sophie Ellis-Bextor is busy working on her next album, and below is one of her new songs (her next single?) The video is a montage of old footage, just listen to the song.



Now listen to a track that didn't make it on Rosin Murphy's 2007 release...sound like something you heard?



Is it a cover? Or karaoke? Any thoughts?

ELECTROCUTE

When the name of your band is ELECTROCUTE, as in cute, as in cute as a button, you probably realize that not many people will take you seriously. Unless you immerse yourself so far into the surreal, name, image, sound and all, that in the end, you end up being a credible two person band. With a track that appeared on the 2004 SpongeBob SquarePants Movie Soundtrack these girls are in the business of making kitsch and bizarre, cool and confident. Following the age old adage of "if you build it, they will come", ELECTROCUTE have the total package (Japanese girl pop sound right down to the skin-tight hot pants)...now it is up to the public to start buying it.

Hot Track(s): On The Beat, Saturn Rings

Kind of Like: Le Tigre cover Avril Lavinge after inhaling helium.

PREDICTION:
A top 40 hit in the U.K and a following in Japan.

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MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/electrocute
Website: http://www.electrocute.de/
YouTube: http://www.vimeo.com/1120281
Flash Radio: http://www.electrocute.de/player/beat.html

Florence and the Machine

Music is a drug. It is highly addictive, and artists are the pushers. Creatively trying to get us back for more. Pop music, (i.e. Katy Perry - I Kissed a Girl) is like MSG. So savory and heavily produced you have no idea that you are being drugged. Eventually MSG won't do it for you anymore and you will need something a little harder to keep you satisfied, in comes crack-cocaine (i.e. Florence and the Machine). Dark and dangerous, and highly addictive, Florence will have you thrashing around your living room in no time. With a sound that fluctuates between rockabilly, ska, pop, and grunge she has the edge that we have been waiting for in a new and upcoming young female artist.

Hot Track(s): Kiss With A Fist, Throwing Bricks

Kind of Like: Kate Nash decides that Bruce Springsteen is really her idol.

PREDICTION:
A top 10 hit in the U.K. and a track that makes it onto the Billboard Top 100.

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MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/florenceandthemachinemusic

Website: N/A

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpsDegqioVA

a helpful diagram

Whimsical can be cool. It can be a great soundtrack to a dinner party, a rainy afternoon or the next big feature film. The sound being pushed out by a helpful diagram has a laid back and dreamlike nature, think lying on the grass staring at clouds. It is in this fresh sound that we hear the potential. A voice full of emotion, backing guitar and naturally crescendos in attempt to convey the feeling of every note played and every lyric being sung. The final product is a bit more than music really, it becomes a form of art. Really good art.

Hot Track(s): tracing, growling

Kind of Like: The Kings of Convenience when they were just princes.

PREDICTION:
A couple of songs featured on the "Juno 2" soundtrack.

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MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/ahelpfuldiagram
Website: N/A
YouTube: N/A

White Punks on Dope

Sometimes finding cool new music can be a difficult and time consuming process. There is a certain amount of searching that needs to happen before a solid track is found. It is always a pleasant surprise when a friend makes a suggestion about some of their new picks, and voila, a new favourite is discovered just like that. The discovery here is the emerging act known as White Punks on Dope. The beats are house influenced and will make you want to dance. The vocals are well matched to the electro nature of the sound, giving the boys a definite robot-chic factor that makes listening to them a really cool thing to do. As they continue to play with their sound we will stay tuned and hope that they keep turning out tracks as relevant as those already part of their discography.

Hot Track(s): Chemicals, Destination House

Kind of Like: Tiga starts hanging out with Justin Timberlake

PREDICTION:
A top 10 hit on the Billboard Dance Charts (Clubplay and Radio).

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MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/whitepunks
Website: http://whitepunksondopeonline.com
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bX3R6QHyd8

Dr. Dog

We have been swamped with pretty little things (Amy Winehouse, Duffy, Gabriella Cilmi) all taking us back a couple of decades. In doing so they have been seen as innovative and new. Dr. Dog trumps all those ladies with not only going back a few decades, they're hitting it back a century. The album feels like a modern day collection of spirituals. Through the sweet scratchy vocals of lead singer, Scott McMicken, each phrase, each word becomes a piece of ear candy allowing the listener to immerse themselves in a feeling, the spirit that is Dr. Dog. These boys have being doing their thing for a while now, check out their website (http://www.drdogmusic.com) for their brilliant back catalogue. All the practise Dr. Dog has had has paid off. The image is complete and has all the right elements to ensure unlimited success. Make sure to check Dr. Dog live as they will be in a city near you very soon.

Hot Track(s): The Breeze, The Old Days

Kind of Like: Bob Dylan sings a couple of spirituals with his buddies The Beatles and Joe Cocker.

PREDICTION:
A top 20 hit in the U.K. and an album that sees impressive reviews and sales across North America.

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MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/drdog

Website: http://www.drdogmusic.com

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXs30YS6tmQ

Rob Dean

This is what I am talking about. True raw talent. When you listen to Rob Dean you can tell that you are listening to, well, Rob Dean. Nothing has been sweetened, no effects layered on the vocals, what you are listening to is a very talented young fellow. On his MySpace page Rob talks about not being clear in purpose, so let me help him with that...two words...make music. If Rob Dean can keep churning them out in time to ride the wave of public interest he might have to deal with overnight success.

Hot Track(s): Stars, Wild Birds

Kind of Like: Tori Amos writes songs for a boy band

PREDICTION:
A top 10 hit in the U.K. and a place in the heart of young girls across the globe.

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MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/robdean

Website: N/A

YouTube: N/A

Captain

Captain could easily be the closest you will get to 80's pop in the year 2008. A solidly polished sound is what Captain is all about. The music is great, but sadly the image and look not as clear. I guess it can be hard deciding on an image when you're not sixteen and making music. Perhaps Captain should leave the smoke and mirrors to their younger counterparts as they have something that several artists don't have today, talent. I see great things in Captain's future!

Hot Track(s): Keep An Open Mind, Echoes of Fashion

Kind of Like: The Streets go to a Wang Chung concert and start singing along.

PREDICTION:
A top 20 hit in the U.K. and a following in the U.S.

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Robots in Disguise

Okay, so I am sure you have heard about the Ting Tings, and if you haven't you have probably heard their track played on the iTunes ad recently. Well, I've got the real deal for you today. Robots in Disguise are the next big thing. We have two ladies here who have an infectous electro punk feel that matches (and surpasses) anything on the radio right now. We can't ignore the cool factor. The fuck you attitude that comes through hair, make-up and clothes make this act a fun one to get lost in. Touring around the UK, playing all the big festivals, it won't be long until Apple comes a knockin' for a bit of Robots in Disguise. An interesting fact is that Noel Fielding has been involved with the band since their 2001 self-titled debut. He produced the cover art.

Hot Track(s): The Sex Has Made Me Stupid, Turn it Up.

Kind of Like: The Ting Tings get beaten up by Siouxsie and the Banshees

PREDICTION:
A top 40 hit in the U.K.

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MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/robotsindisguise
Website: http://www.robotsindisguise.co.uk/
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoqThhEAzN0
Flash Radio: http://www.emusu.com/emusuplayer/rid/player.html