Wale - “New Soul”

Chiddy Bang and Kid Cudi got a lot of coverage in the last year. But my favorite newcomer of 2009 was D.C. rapper, Wale.
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Fool’s Gold - “Nadine”

More often than not, the vocals are in Hebrew. The band plays Afropop. And they’re from L.A. It all sounds strange, but it’s one of the best new albums I’ve heard in a long time. Do yourself a favor going into the New Year and buy this album.
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The Teenagers - “Homecoming”

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Sleigh Bells - “Ring Ring”

Unsigned, Brooklyn duo.
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Broken Social Scene - “Lover’s Spit”

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Phantogram - “Mouthful of Diamonds”

I’m loving Phantogram’s music. No full-length album yet. In the meantime, check out their tunes on the hype machine.
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Family of the Year - “Let’s Go Down”

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CocoRosie - “Happy Eyez”

Above is a picture of one of the two sisters that make up CocoRosie. It shouldn’t surprise you if you hear the influence of Bjork on CocoRosie’s vocals . I think they shop for clothes at the same place too.
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Seasick Steve - “Walkin’ Man”

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Efterklang - “Modern Drift”

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We All Have Hooks for Hands - “Made Up of Tiny Lights”

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Watch how many times Black Francis rubs his eyes and adjusts his hair in this interview.
2 years agoStricken City - “Small Things”

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