Flap!

Okay, I know I took a long, long time for me to get back to posting. Sorry 'bout that, but now I'm back full force!

This band will make you smile with it's upbeat forward moving tunes. Especially if you listen to there song "Tetris." Also, for making you smile, it doesn't hurt that they're from Australia...love that country.

Squirrel Nut Zippers + gypsy music + old timey cartoon soundtracks = Flap!

Young Coyotes

I love this band's transitions! Seriously, if you're a major indie fan then you'll love Young Coyotes. They have that airy-reverb vocal thing going on that's been heard through a lot of famous indie acts including The Shins and MGMT. Check out this band.

The Shins + Delta Spirit + The Arcade Fire = Young Coyotes

Blood Red Shoes

I was actually going to try to find a band that's a little bit light-hearted seeing that it's Easter...but I happened upon this band and had to change my mind. A bit on the heavy side, this band mixes together some dancy beats with some roughly distorted guitars. Check out the song "Say Something Say Anything" to see what they're all about.

Interpol + ...and you will know us by the trail of dead + Bloc Party = Blood Red Shoes

The Harlem James Gang

Okay, okay I know I missed Friday so I'm going to do a second band today...and as a matter of fact, every Saturday I'll post up two bands! This band could easily blow up with their ridiculously catchy tunes. I gotta say they are the next Outkast/Gnarls Barkley. Your body will have no choice but to shake your hips. Check out "Shut it Down" for a good idea.

Outkast + Cab Calloway + Duke Ellington = The Harlem James Gang

Dusty Brown

This band is going to want to make you sit back and feel cool. I can picture someone sitting in their car stuck in traffic and rolling down their window to let the bass ease the road rage away. It's a bit of alright. Check out the songs "How's That" to get a good idea of what they are.

Dido + The Postal Service + The Blood Brothers = Dusty Brown

AA Bondy

This man can have you tapping your toe to feeling hearts true discontent on a song to song basis. Seriously check out this band if you have any taste for cowboy-esque indie music. Listen to the track "There's a Reason," it sounds like it should be on a soundtrack to a movie and play in the background when the main character reflects over something that went awry.

Two Gallants + Ray LaMontagne + Iron & Wine = AA Bondy

Desaparecidos

So...you've heard of Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes right? Well, open your ears up to something a bit different from this mastermind. Although a bit darker with lyrics leaning mainly toward anti-government/establishment thoughts, Desaparecidos maintains Oberst's poetic stylings. You'll love this band if you want something a bit harder in your emotional - alternative - rock bands. Too bad they probably will never put out any new songs anytime soon. Oh well, take a listen to the treasures they have created.

Bright Eyes + Cursive + The Faint = Desaparecidos