Foster The People

Smooth as a cold beer on a summer day, Foster The People delivers some of the catchiest tunes I've heard in awhile. Mixing an indie sound with a dancy pop beat works wonders for this band.

FTP - Helena Beat by WILD TONIC

Andrew Belle

Andrew Belle's music just seems so effortless. The melodies, instruments, and vocals all seem to mesh perfectly and seamlessly. Andrew Belle's vocals are not only pitch perfect but are also organic in a way that flows with the music. And the southern influences in these pop songs just add to the appeal.

The Ladder by Andrew Belle

Minus the Bear

If you're looking for complex, engaging, and catchy music, you're in luck. This band delivers an album that is heavy, yet light; balanced, yet chaotic; rock and electronic, all at the same time. The production is very well done, as well. If anything, there's too much production. Yet it certainly doesn't dampen the quality of music in any way.

My Time by Minus the Bear

Foals

It might take a couple listens to begin to realize the genius of this band, but once it happens, there's no looking back. This rock band is purely original from start to finish.

Foals - Miami by Electric Audio

The Canvas Waiting

Very emotional and hard-hitting alt rock. It seems each and every song from The Canvas Waiting is good in one way or another. The lyrics aren't exactly original, but they feel genuine.

Ghosts by thecanvaswaiting

Meg & Dia

A rock band fronted by two very talented sisters. Soulful lyrics and melodies dominate their tracks.

Dreams Like Oceans by Meg & Dia

Lovedrug

Haunting rock with amazing vocals and excellent musicianship. This band is hugely underrated.

Southern Knell by Lovedrug

Imagine Dragons

Don't let the name fool you. These guys really know how to craft inventive and catchy pop-rock songs.

Amsterdam by Imagine Dragons

Paper Route

Energetic, original, and heartfelt, this band is truly enjoyable. They also have a new album slated for 2011.

Paper Route - Carousel by samhdot

Noah and the Whale

Great indie rock verging on corny sounding. But its still classic mood-lifting music. Check them out.

Noah And The Whale - L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N by ListenBeforeYouBuy

Kyte

Think Owl City with serious lyrics and soaring choruses. The songs really take you somewhere else. [Myspace]

Kyte - Boundaries by erasedtapes

Courrier

I just discovered this band and love them. Soft for the most part, and very melody driven. Streaming of their new album is available here 1/18 now.

Wildfire by Courrier

Civil Twilight

At times atmospheric, at times grungy, this band is one of the best up-and-coming rock bands out there. [Myspace]

Next To Me by CivilTwilight

Local Natives

A great indie rock band. Very infectious and catchy. How can you go wrong with 3 lead singers?

Wide Eyes by Local Natives