In today's post, I thought of creating a list of my top 5 artists that should be listened by everyone at one point or another. These artists are on the rise and continue to bring the greatest of quality to their music and fans. The artists listed are in no particular order.
1. Joe Lean and the Jing Jang Jong- I found out this band (as well as a lot of my other artists on this list) from listening to NME radio. The song "Lonely Boy" played through the speakers as I made an attempt to bust a move. Their melodies are simple, catchy, and easily relateable. Take a listen to Joe Lean and the Jing Jang Jong if you are interested in the likes of the Kooks.
2. MGMT- The duo that originated in met in college and found musical synergy by "trying to sound like insects." Currently, their most popular single is Electric Feel. Their soulful-hippy vibes give off a sense of easy-going well composed music with the trippiest of lyrics. One of my personal favorite songs from them is Weekend Wars. Pick up your stereo to MGMT if you like new and refreshing sounds.
3.The Matches-They're energetic, psycho, and a little on the quirky side. Shawn Harris' vocals were the first thing that stood out for me. The way he sang sort of, off. It immediately reminded me of Bob Dylan. Their music however is on the Kills side. I jam out to Paper Cut Skin on a daily basis, and once you hear them, you will too.
4.Talking Heads- So their not exactly a "hot new band," but they are hot. This group has to be one of my favorites from the '80s. I first heard Burning Down the house on the 3 second clip it had on 13 Going on 30. There was something about the range the vocalist used and the sketchy dance moves the kid made. Even if you're not into the hideous '80s fad these days, still take a listen to Talking Heads.
5.The Wombats-If you're looking to gain some Indie cred, I suggest singing along to "Let's Dance the Joy Division" in your local Urban Outfitters. This group from Liverpool reminds me of what today's mainstream music SHOULD be. I vote the Wombats over a womanizer any day. The Wombats are you're regular UK band that could easily lure you into the local club with their fun and exciting music that you could sing to like nobody's hearing, and dance like nobody's dancing. Take a listen to the Wombats if you like Joe Lean and the Jing Jang Jong.
3.The Matches-They're energetic, psycho, and a little on the quirky side. Shawn Harris' vocals were the first thing that stood out for me. The way he sang sort of, off. It immediately reminded me of Bob Dylan. Their music however is on the Kills side. I jam out to Paper Cut Skin on a daily basis, and once you hear them, you will too.
4.Talking Heads- So their not exactly a "hot new band," but they are hot. This group has to be one of my favorites from the '80s. I first heard Burning Down the house on the 3 second clip it had on 13 Going on 30. There was something about the range the vocalist used and the sketchy dance moves the kid made. Even if you're not into the hideous '80s fad these days, still take a listen to Talking Heads.
5.The Wombats-If you're looking to gain some Indie cred, I suggest singing along to "Let's Dance the Joy Division" in your local Urban Outfitters. This group from Liverpool reminds me of what today's mainstream music SHOULD be. I vote the Wombats over a womanizer any day. The Wombats are you're regular UK band that could easily lure you into the local club with their fun and exciting music that you could sing to like nobody's hearing, and dance like nobody's dancing. Take a listen to the Wombats if you like Joe Lean and the Jing Jang Jong.
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