1. Richard Vission and Static Revenge featuring Luciana – “I Like That” [7-27-2010]. A naughty electronica dance club track by emerging house music producer, remixer and DJ born in Toronto and raised in SoCal.
2. Yolando Be Cool & DCUP -- “We No Speak Americano” [7-20-2010]. A quirky, hot number on the dance club scene comes as a consequence of an Ausssie latin/afro-beat/house collaboration.
3. Die Antwood -- “Enter the Ninja” [7-13-2010]. Self-proclaimed “Zef” (“white trash”) South Africans rap in English and Afrikaans over rave-style beats.
4. YelaWolf – “Pop the Trunk” (single) [7-27-2010]. A crisp and edgy hip-hop track by emerging underground rapper from Gadsen, Alabama.
5. Allstar Weekend – “Dance Forever” from SUDDENLY [6-21-2010]. Lead track off debut album by emerging emo-pop quartet out of San Diego.
6. Tank – “Sex Music” (single) [6-29-10]. This first track from forthcoming album is easy adult contemporary urban R&B extolling the virtues of sex music by singer/producer.
7. The Ready Set – “Love like Woe” from I’M ALIVE, I’M DREAMIN’ [6-14-2010]. Shameless emo pop-electronica by Indiana teenager.
8. BEST COAST – “Boyfriend” from CRAZY FOR YOU [7-27-2010]. Modern-but-classic-sounding pop track from debut full-length album by indie rock teen prodigy from SoCal.
9. The Rescues – “Break Me Out” from LET LOOSE THE HORSES [6-22-2010]. Easy pop off debut album by L.A.-based foursome.
10. Black Cards – “Beating in My Chest” (snippet, unreleased single). Pete Wentz, bassist & lyricist from Fall Out Boy (now on hiatus) has teamed up with dance-oriented vocalist BeBe Rexha to form this new pop band.
11. Ceo – “Come with Me” – from WHITE MAGIC [6-29-10]. A breezy, Electro-pop track by debut solo effort of former member of Swedish duo The Tough Alliance.
12. Maps & Atlases – “Solid Ground” from PERCH PATCHWORK [6-29-2010]. From their first full-length album, eccentric indie pop group out of Chicago (-- and Northwestern University!) debuts bombastic arrangements.
13. Wavves – “King of the Beach” from KING OF THE BEACH [8-3-2010]. A fuzzy punk-garage sound by indie Cali slackers out of San Diego.
14. Miguel -- “All I Want is You” featuring J. Cole (single) [5-25-2010]. A smooth, sexy hip-hop and R&B track by Miguel Jontel off forthcoming self-titled debut album.
15. Bobby Brackins – “143” featuring Ray J (single) [5-18-2010]. Hip-hop op duet by veteran and (very-young-sounding) rapper born and raised in Oakland, Cali.
16. “The Gaudy Side of Town” – Gayngs from RELAYED [5-10-2010]. From newly formed, Minneapolis-based dance-pop collective creates R&B-infused electro-indie tracks, including this one, featuring Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon.
17. Uffie – “Pop the Glock” from SEX, DREAMS AND DENIM JEANS [6-22-2010]. American-born, Paris-based MC mixes her Shirley-Temple voice with a ghetto motifs in this distorted pop track off her debut album.
18. New Politics -- “Yeah, Yeah,Yeah” (single) [4-27-2010]. An anti-establishment, loud alt-rock track from emerging band out of Copenhagen, Denmark.
19. Jenna Andrews – “Tumblin’ Down” [6-9-10] (single). Lead single from Island Records debut by emerging Canandian-born singer-song-writer.
20. J. Cole – “Who Dat [6-4-10]. (single). Second big single by edgy emerging rapper (a Jay-Z find --) from North Carolina.
21. Ricky Blaze -- “Just You and I” (single) [6-1-2010]. New pop reggae from emerging young artist out of Brooklyn.
22. Karen Elson – “The Ghost Who Walks” from THE GHOST WHO WALKS [5-24-2010]. The lead track from debut album has an eerie, somewhat disharmonious, indie sound by Brit model and singer/songwriter.
23. “Restlessness” (Wendel Kos Edit) – (single) Bastian Laval featuring Layla [3-10-2010]. Euro-club electronica track with various re-mixes by contemporary mix-master out of Paris.
24. “You look Better When I’m Drunk” (single) – The White Tie Affair [4-20-2010]. The latest in a string of pop singles that follwed their 2008 debut album from pop-rock band out of Chicago.
25. Avi Buffalo – “What’s It in For” from AVI BUFFALO [5-27-2010]. With lead falsetto vocals over quirky indie rock, these boys from Long Beach put out a new, sub-pop Cali vibe.
26. Beach Fossils – “Youth” from BEACH FOSSILS [5-25-2010] The pithy lead track off their self-titled debut album features lots of easy strumming indie-guitars and distorted vocals.
27. AM Taxi – “The Mistake” from WE DON’T STAND A CHANCE [5-18-2010]. The lead single from debut album by emerging rock band out of Chicago.
28. Black Sunshine – “Once in My Life” from BLACK SUNSHINE [5-25-2010]. The lead track from forthcoming debut album is loaded with heavy electric guitar riffs and smokin’ vocals from rock band formed by one of the top freeskiers in the world, Matt Reardon.
29. Freelance Whales – “Starring” from WEATHERVANES [12-29-2009]. Upbeat guitar & keyboards indie track from boys known for playing impromtu gigs on subway gigs in New York.
30. Dirty Money (featuring T.I.) -- “Hello, Good Morning” [3-30-2010]. Diddy’s newly formed band rocks big, irresistible, dance-club-beats and blends rhythms with boy-girl raps on this third single from Diddy’s forthcoming album.
31. The Constellations – “Felicia” [4-13-2010]. A good groovin’ rock track – nee a psychedelic soul-rock explosion -- from emerging band out of ATL.
32. The White Panda -- “Shake Drop on Video” [un-released]. Pumping dance beats, a youthful hip-hop vibe loaded with cameo raps, all charge this new single by mash-up/remix duo out of Chicago and L.A.
33. The Soft Pack – “Answer to Yourself “ from THE SOFT PACK [2-2-2010]. Old-school sounding Garage rock from San Diego group that originally called themselves The Muslims but switched gears for this self-titled debut album.
34. Mike Posner – “Cooler Than Me” (featuring Big Sean) from COOLER THAN ME EP [1-26-2010]. R&B pop track with easy flow and dance sensibility.
35. Local Natives – “Wide Eyes” from GORILLA MANOR [2-16-2010]. A plucky debut album from an L.A. band, with ethereal and gentle harmonies influenced by Pacific Northwest sounds.
36. Mumford & Sons – “The Cave” from SIGH NO MORE [2-16-2010]. UK neo-folk quartet lays out banjos and acoustic guitars for an old time sounding rock track.
37. Debi Nova – “Drummer Boy” (single) [2-23-2010]. A pop debut single that’s climbing the international dance charts by chica linda from San Jose, Costa Rica.
38. Neon Trees – “Animal” (single) [1-26-10]. An energetic single release off Island/Def Jam label is a pop rock track by new Utah glam rock band out of Provo.
39. Nicki Minaj – “Your Love” (single) [2-8-2010]. Emerging R&B duet mistress out of Queens uses the backbeat and refrain to Annie Lennox’s track “No More I Love You’s” in this easy pop rap track.
40. Taio Cruz – “Break Your Heart” (featuring Ludacris) single [2-23-2010]. This is the third smash single from emerging pop R&B singer out of London who wrote Rihanna’s smash hit “Umbrella.”
41. Dan Black – “Symphonies” from UN (2-16-2010). Combining symphonic backbeats with careful vocals from UK’s genre-mixing Wonky Pop movement.
42. Kimberly Davis – “Get Up” single [1-12-2010]. A breakout debut single that is climbing the dance charts by R&B groove queen.
43. Jedward -- “Under Pressure” single [1-31-2010]. Irish teen duo (and identical twins) mix Vanilla Ice with Bowie for their own pop take on the 80’s classic.
44. Owen Pallett – “Lewis Takes off his Shirt” from HEARTLAND [1-12-10]. A spunky, orchestral-electronica alternative sound that mixes various sounds and vocals.
45. B.o.B. featuring Bruno Mars – “Nothin’ on You” (single) [12-15-09]. Official debut single by new-comer, Atlanta-based Bobby Ray features hip-hop sandwiched between easy, melodic hooks.
46. Surfer Blood – “Swim (to Reach the End)” from ASTRO COAST [1-19-10]. Florida newcomers with retro-sounding rock guitar get after some monster-riff-jams.
47. Broken Bells – “The High Road” (single) [1-15-10]. The lead single from forthcoming album by Danger Mouse and The Shins’ James Mercer is dreamy, alt-space pop.
48. Motion City Soundtrack -- “A Lifeless Ordinary (Need a Little Help)” from MY DINOSAUR LIFE [1-15-10]. Peppy, alternative/emo-rock off major label debut by group out of Minneapolis and Virginia with big guitar and pop vibrato hooks.
49. The Big Pink – “Dominos” from A BRIEF HISTORY OF LOVE [9-14-09]. A big alternative , noisy sound, with a repetitive yet catchy refrain – “these girls fall like dominos” – off debut album by Brit duo.
50. Inna – “Hot” (single) [12-8-09]. Hot off the international dance charts, this track by dance-singer from Romania glides vocals over plucky electronica.
51. ‘The Temper Trap -- “Sweet Disposition” from CONDITIONS [10-13-09]. Choirboy vocals combined with U2-influenced guitars on this dreamy lead track off debut album from band out of Melbourne, Australia.
52. Real Estate – “Beach Comber” from REAL ESTATE [11-17-09]. Breezy, easy rock ballad with plucky strings and a laid-back beach vibe by indie band out of New Jersey.
53. SoShy – “Morning After Dark” (single) [10-26-09]. Teaming up with Timbaland and Nelly Furtado on this smokin’ R&B track, this emerging singer-song-writer out of LA can’t lose.
54. The Drums – “Let’s Go Surfing” from FOREVER [leaked 9-21-09]. Upbeat, retro track off debut indie LP by Brooklyn quartet who sound a little like a new millennium Haircut 100.
55. Mayer Hawthorne – “Just Ain’t Gonna Work Out” from A STRANGE ARRANGEMENT [9-8-09]. Off his debut album, this retro-old school throw-back and lead single showcases Hawthorne’s regretful croon.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Friday, August 6, 2010
RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Featured New Artists
1. YelaWolf – “Pop the Trunk” (single) [7-27-2010]. A crisp and edgy hip-hop track by emerging underground rapper from Gadsen, Alabama.
2. Allstar Weekend – “Dance Forever” from SUDDENLY [6-21-2010]. Lead track off debut album by emerging emo-pop quartet out of San Diego.
3. Tank – “Sex Music” (single) [6-29-10]. This first track from forthcoming album is easy adult contemporary urban R&B extolling the virtues of sex music by singer/producer.
4. The Ready Set – “Love like Woe” from I’M ALIVE, I’M DREAMIN’ [6-14-2010]. Shameless emo pop-electronica by Indiana teenager.
5. BEST COAST – “Boyfriend” from CRAZY FOR YOU [7-27-2010]. Modern-but-classic-sounding pop track from debut full-length album by indie rock teen prodigy from SoCal.
6. The Rescues – “Break Me Out” from LET LOOSE THE HORSES [6-22-2010]. Easy pop off debut album by L.A.-based foursome.
7. Black Cards – “Beating in My Chest” (snippet, unreleased single). Pete Wentz, bassist & lyricist from Fall Out Boy (now on hiatus) has teamed up with dance-oriented vocalist BeBe Rexha to form this new pop band.
8. Ceo – “Come with Me” – from WHITE MAGIC [6-29-10]. A breezy, Electro-pop track by debut solo effort of former member of Swedish duo The Tough Alliance.
9. Maps & Atlases – “Solid Ground” from PERCH PATCHWORK [6-29-2010]. From their first full-length album, eccentric indie pop group out of Chicago (-- and Northwestern University!) debuts bombastic arrangements.
10. Wavves – “King of the Beach” from KING OF THE BEACH [8-3-2010]. A fuzzy punk-garage sound by indie Cali slackers out of San Diego.
11. Miguel -- “All I Want is You” featuring J. Cole (single) [5-25-2010]. A smooth, sexy hip-hop and R&B track by Miguel Jontel off forthcoming self-titled debut album.
12. Bobby Brackins – “143” featuring Ray J (single) [5-18-2010]. Hip-hop op duet by veteran and (very-young-sounding) rapper born and raised in Oakland, Cali.
13. “The Gaudy Side of Town” – Gayngs from RELAYED [5-10-2010]. From newly formed, Minneapolis-based dance-pop collective creates R&B-infused electro-indie tracks, including this one, featuring Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon.
14. Uffie – “Pop the Glock” from SEX, DREAMS AND DENIM JEANS [6-22-2010]. American-born, Paris-based MC mixes her Shirley-Temple voice with a ghetto motifs in this distorted pop track off her debut album.
15. New Politics -- “Yeah, Yeah,Yeah” (single) [4-27-2010]. An anti-establishment, loud alt-rock track from emerging band out of Copenhagen, Denmark.
16. Jenna Andrews – “Tumblin’ Down” [6-9-10] (single). Lead single from Island Records debut by emerging Canandian-born singer-song-writer.
17. J. Cole – “Who Dat [6-4-10]. (single). Second big single by edgy emerging rapper (a Jay-Z find --) from North Carolina.
18. Ricky Blaze -- “Just You and I” (single) [6-1-2010]. New pop reggae from emerging young artist out of Brooklyn.
19. Karen Elson – “The Ghost Who Walks” from THE GHOST WHO WALKS [5-24-2010]. The lead track from debut album has an eerie, somewhat disharmonious, indie sound by Brit model and singer/songwriter.
20. “Restlessness” (Wendel Kos Edit) – (single) Bastian Laval featuring Layla [3-10-2010]. Euro-club electronica track with various re-mixes by contemporary mix-master out of Paris.
21. “You look Better When I’m Drunk” (single) – The White Tie Affair [4-20-2010]. The latest in a string of pop singles that follwed their 2008 debut album from pop-rock band out of Chicago.
22. Avi Buffalo – “What’s It in For” from AVI BUFFALO [5-27-2010]. With lead falsetto vocals over quirky indie rock, these boys from Long Beach put out a new, sub-pop Cali vibe.
23. Beach Fossils – “Youth” from BEACH FOSSILS [5-25-2010] The pithy lead track off their self-titled debut album features lots of easy strumming indie-guitars and distorted vocals.
24. AM Taxi – “The Mistake” from WE DON’T STAND A CHANCE [5-18-2010]. The lead single from debut album by emerging rock band out of Chicago.
25. Black Sunshine – “Once in My Life” from BLACK SUNSHINE [5-25-2010]. The lead track from forthcoming debut album is loaded with heavy electric guitar riffs and smokin’ vocals from rock band formed by one of the top freeskiers in the world, Matt Reardon.
26. Freelance Whales – “Starring” from WEATHERVANES [12-29-2009]. Upbeat guitar & keyboards indie track from boys known for playing impromtu gigs on subway gigs in New York.
27. Dirty Money (featuring T.I.) -- “Hello, Good Morning” [3-30-2010]. Diddy’s newly formed band rocks big, irresistible, dance-club-beats and blends rhythms with boy-girl raps on this third single from Diddy’s forthcoming album.
28. The Constellations – “Felicia” [4-13-2010]. A good groovin’ rock track – nee a psychedelic soul-rock explosion -- from emerging band out of ATL.
29. The White Panda -- “Shake Drop on Video” [un-released]. Pumping dance beats, a youthful hip-hop vibe loaded with cameo raps, all charge this new single by mash-up/remix duo out of Chicago and L.A.
30. The Soft Pack – “Answer to Yourself “ from THE SOFT PACK [2-2-2010]. Old-school sounding Garage rock from San Diego group that originally called themselves The Muslims but switched gears for this self-titled debut album.
31. Mike Posner – “Cooler Than Me” (featuring Big Sean) from COOLER THAN ME EP [1-26-2010]. R&B pop track with easy flow and dance sensibility.
32. Local Natives – “Wide Eyes” from GORILLA MANOR [2-16-2010]. A plucky debut album from an L.A. band, with ethereal and gentle harmonies influenced by Pacific Northwest sounds.
33. Mumford & Sons – “The Cave” from SIGH NO MORE [2-16-2010]. UK neo-folk quartet lays out banjos and acoustic guitars for an old time sounding rock track.
34. Debi Nova – “Drummer Boy” (single) [2-23-2010]. A pop debut single that’s climbing the international dance charts by chica linda from San Jose, Costa Rica.
35. Neon Trees – “Animal” (single) [1-26-10]. An energetic single release off Island/Def Jam label is a pop rock track by new Utah glam rock band out of Provo.
36. Nicki Minaj – “Your Love” (single) [2-8-2010]. Emerging R&B duet mistress out of Queens uses the backbeat and refrain to Annie Lennox’s track “No More I Love You’s” in this easy pop rap track.
37. Taio Cruz – “Break Your Heart” (featuring Ludacris) single [2-23-2010]. This is the third smash single from emerging pop R&B singer out of London who wrote Rihanna’s smash hit “Umbrella.”
38. Dan Black – “Symphonies” from UN (2-16-2010). Combining symphonic backbeats with careful vocals from UK’s genre-mixing Wonky Pop movement.
39. Kimberly Davis – “Get Up” single [1-12-2010]. A breakout debut single that is climbing the dance charts by R&B groove queen.
40. Jedward -- “Under Pressure” single [1-31-2010]. Irish teen duo (and identical twins) mix Vanilla Ice with Bowie for their own pop take on the 80’s classic.
41. Owen Pallett – “Lewis Takes off his Shirt” from HEARTLAND [1-12-10]. A spunky, orchestral-electronica alternative sound that mixes various sounds and vocals.
42. B.o.B. featuring Bruno Mars – “Nothin’ on You” (single) [12-15-09]. Official debut single by new-comer, Atlanta-based Bobby Ray features hip-hop sandwiched between easy, melodic hooks.
43. Surfer Blood – “Swim (to Reach the End)” from ASTRO COAST [1-19-10]. Florida newcomers with retro-sounding rock guitar get after some monster-riff-jams.
44. Broken Bells – “The High Road” (single) [1-15-10]. The lead single from forthcoming album by Danger Mouse and The Shins’ James Mercer is dreamy, alt-space pop.
45. Motion City Soundtrack -- “A Lifeless Ordinary (Need a Little Help)” from MY DINOSAUR LIFE [1-15-10]. Peppy, alternative/emo-rock off major label debut by group out of Minneapolis and Virginia with big guitar and pop vibrato hooks.
46. The Big Pink – “Dominos” from A BRIEF HISTORY OF LOVE [9-14-09]. A big alternative , noisy sound, with a repetitive yet catchy refrain – “these girls fall like dominos” – off debut album by Brit duo.
47. Inna – “Hot” (single) [12-8-09]. Hot off the international dance charts, this track by dance-singer from Romania glides vocals over plucky electronica.
48. ‘The Temper Trap -- “Sweet Disposition” from CONDITIONS [10-13-09]. Choirboy vocals combined with U2-influenced guitars on this dreamy lead track off debut album from band out of Melbourne, Australia.
49. Real Estate – “Beach Comber” from REAL ESTATE [11-17-09]. Breezy, easy rock ballad with plucky strings and a laid-back beach vibe by indie band out of New Jersey.
50. SoShy – “Morning After Dark” (single) [10-26-09]. Teaming up with Timbaland and Nelly Furtado on this smokin’ R&B track, this emerging singer-song-writer out of LA can’t lose.
51. The Drums – “Let’s Go Surfing” from FOREVER [leaked 9-21-09]. Upbeat, retro track off debut indie LP by Brooklyn quartet who sound a little like a new millennium Haircut 100.
52. Mayer Hawthorne – “Just Ain’t Gonna Work Out” from A STRANGE ARRANGEMENT [9-8-09]. Off his debut album, this retro-old school throw-back and lead single showcases Hawthorne’s regretful croon.
… The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks by FEATURED NEW ARTISTS but are currently unavailable on Playlist.com. Even so, worth checking out!
1. Trombone Shorty – “Neph” or “Hurricane Season” or “Something Beautiful” or “Buckatown” [5-11-2010]. Big, phat trombone tracks by 24’year-old, already MVP of New Orleans Troy Andrews.
2. Gaoler’s Daughter -- “Sun’s Coming Up” – [6-6-2010]. A contemporary and rowdy Brit-invasion rock track from second EP by emerging band out of London.
2. Allstar Weekend – “Dance Forever” from SUDDENLY [6-21-2010]. Lead track off debut album by emerging emo-pop quartet out of San Diego.
3. Tank – “Sex Music” (single) [6-29-10]. This first track from forthcoming album is easy adult contemporary urban R&B extolling the virtues of sex music by singer/producer.
4. The Ready Set – “Love like Woe” from I’M ALIVE, I’M DREAMIN’ [6-14-2010]. Shameless emo pop-electronica by Indiana teenager.
5. BEST COAST – “Boyfriend” from CRAZY FOR YOU [7-27-2010]. Modern-but-classic-sounding pop track from debut full-length album by indie rock teen prodigy from SoCal.
6. The Rescues – “Break Me Out” from LET LOOSE THE HORSES [6-22-2010]. Easy pop off debut album by L.A.-based foursome.
7. Black Cards – “Beating in My Chest” (snippet, unreleased single). Pete Wentz, bassist & lyricist from Fall Out Boy (now on hiatus) has teamed up with dance-oriented vocalist BeBe Rexha to form this new pop band.
8. Ceo – “Come with Me” – from WHITE MAGIC [6-29-10]. A breezy, Electro-pop track by debut solo effort of former member of Swedish duo The Tough Alliance.
9. Maps & Atlases – “Solid Ground” from PERCH PATCHWORK [6-29-2010]. From their first full-length album, eccentric indie pop group out of Chicago (-- and Northwestern University!) debuts bombastic arrangements.
10. Wavves – “King of the Beach” from KING OF THE BEACH [8-3-2010]. A fuzzy punk-garage sound by indie Cali slackers out of San Diego.
11. Miguel -- “All I Want is You” featuring J. Cole (single) [5-25-2010]. A smooth, sexy hip-hop and R&B track by Miguel Jontel off forthcoming self-titled debut album.
12. Bobby Brackins – “143” featuring Ray J (single) [5-18-2010]. Hip-hop op duet by veteran and (very-young-sounding) rapper born and raised in Oakland, Cali.
13. “The Gaudy Side of Town” – Gayngs from RELAYED [5-10-2010]. From newly formed, Minneapolis-based dance-pop collective creates R&B-infused electro-indie tracks, including this one, featuring Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon.
14. Uffie – “Pop the Glock” from SEX, DREAMS AND DENIM JEANS [6-22-2010]. American-born, Paris-based MC mixes her Shirley-Temple voice with a ghetto motifs in this distorted pop track off her debut album.
15. New Politics -- “Yeah, Yeah,Yeah” (single) [4-27-2010]. An anti-establishment, loud alt-rock track from emerging band out of Copenhagen, Denmark.
16. Jenna Andrews – “Tumblin’ Down” [6-9-10] (single). Lead single from Island Records debut by emerging Canandian-born singer-song-writer.
17. J. Cole – “Who Dat [6-4-10]. (single). Second big single by edgy emerging rapper (a Jay-Z find --) from North Carolina.
18. Ricky Blaze -- “Just You and I” (single) [6-1-2010]. New pop reggae from emerging young artist out of Brooklyn.
19. Karen Elson – “The Ghost Who Walks” from THE GHOST WHO WALKS [5-24-2010]. The lead track from debut album has an eerie, somewhat disharmonious, indie sound by Brit model and singer/songwriter.
20. “Restlessness” (Wendel Kos Edit) – (single) Bastian Laval featuring Layla [3-10-2010]. Euro-club electronica track with various re-mixes by contemporary mix-master out of Paris.
21. “You look Better When I’m Drunk” (single) – The White Tie Affair [4-20-2010]. The latest in a string of pop singles that follwed their 2008 debut album from pop-rock band out of Chicago.
22. Avi Buffalo – “What’s It in For” from AVI BUFFALO [5-27-2010]. With lead falsetto vocals over quirky indie rock, these boys from Long Beach put out a new, sub-pop Cali vibe.
23. Beach Fossils – “Youth” from BEACH FOSSILS [5-25-2010] The pithy lead track off their self-titled debut album features lots of easy strumming indie-guitars and distorted vocals.
24. AM Taxi – “The Mistake” from WE DON’T STAND A CHANCE [5-18-2010]. The lead single from debut album by emerging rock band out of Chicago.
25. Black Sunshine – “Once in My Life” from BLACK SUNSHINE [5-25-2010]. The lead track from forthcoming debut album is loaded with heavy electric guitar riffs and smokin’ vocals from rock band formed by one of the top freeskiers in the world, Matt Reardon.
26. Freelance Whales – “Starring” from WEATHERVANES [12-29-2009]. Upbeat guitar & keyboards indie track from boys known for playing impromtu gigs on subway gigs in New York.
27. Dirty Money (featuring T.I.) -- “Hello, Good Morning” [3-30-2010]. Diddy’s newly formed band rocks big, irresistible, dance-club-beats and blends rhythms with boy-girl raps on this third single from Diddy’s forthcoming album.
28. The Constellations – “Felicia” [4-13-2010]. A good groovin’ rock track – nee a psychedelic soul-rock explosion -- from emerging band out of ATL.
29. The White Panda -- “Shake Drop on Video” [un-released]. Pumping dance beats, a youthful hip-hop vibe loaded with cameo raps, all charge this new single by mash-up/remix duo out of Chicago and L.A.
30. The Soft Pack – “Answer to Yourself “ from THE SOFT PACK [2-2-2010]. Old-school sounding Garage rock from San Diego group that originally called themselves The Muslims but switched gears for this self-titled debut album.
31. Mike Posner – “Cooler Than Me” (featuring Big Sean) from COOLER THAN ME EP [1-26-2010]. R&B pop track with easy flow and dance sensibility.
32. Local Natives – “Wide Eyes” from GORILLA MANOR [2-16-2010]. A plucky debut album from an L.A. band, with ethereal and gentle harmonies influenced by Pacific Northwest sounds.
33. Mumford & Sons – “The Cave” from SIGH NO MORE [2-16-2010]. UK neo-folk quartet lays out banjos and acoustic guitars for an old time sounding rock track.
34. Debi Nova – “Drummer Boy” (single) [2-23-2010]. A pop debut single that’s climbing the international dance charts by chica linda from San Jose, Costa Rica.
35. Neon Trees – “Animal” (single) [1-26-10]. An energetic single release off Island/Def Jam label is a pop rock track by new Utah glam rock band out of Provo.
36. Nicki Minaj – “Your Love” (single) [2-8-2010]. Emerging R&B duet mistress out of Queens uses the backbeat and refrain to Annie Lennox’s track “No More I Love You’s” in this easy pop rap track.
37. Taio Cruz – “Break Your Heart” (featuring Ludacris) single [2-23-2010]. This is the third smash single from emerging pop R&B singer out of London who wrote Rihanna’s smash hit “Umbrella.”
38. Dan Black – “Symphonies” from UN (2-16-2010). Combining symphonic backbeats with careful vocals from UK’s genre-mixing Wonky Pop movement.
39. Kimberly Davis – “Get Up” single [1-12-2010]. A breakout debut single that is climbing the dance charts by R&B groove queen.
40. Jedward -- “Under Pressure” single [1-31-2010]. Irish teen duo (and identical twins) mix Vanilla Ice with Bowie for their own pop take on the 80’s classic.
41. Owen Pallett – “Lewis Takes off his Shirt” from HEARTLAND [1-12-10]. A spunky, orchestral-electronica alternative sound that mixes various sounds and vocals.
42. B.o.B. featuring Bruno Mars – “Nothin’ on You” (single) [12-15-09]. Official debut single by new-comer, Atlanta-based Bobby Ray features hip-hop sandwiched between easy, melodic hooks.
43. Surfer Blood – “Swim (to Reach the End)” from ASTRO COAST [1-19-10]. Florida newcomers with retro-sounding rock guitar get after some monster-riff-jams.
44. Broken Bells – “The High Road” (single) [1-15-10]. The lead single from forthcoming album by Danger Mouse and The Shins’ James Mercer is dreamy, alt-space pop.
45. Motion City Soundtrack -- “A Lifeless Ordinary (Need a Little Help)” from MY DINOSAUR LIFE [1-15-10]. Peppy, alternative/emo-rock off major label debut by group out of Minneapolis and Virginia with big guitar and pop vibrato hooks.
46. The Big Pink – “Dominos” from A BRIEF HISTORY OF LOVE [9-14-09]. A big alternative , noisy sound, with a repetitive yet catchy refrain – “these girls fall like dominos” – off debut album by Brit duo.
47. Inna – “Hot” (single) [12-8-09]. Hot off the international dance charts, this track by dance-singer from Romania glides vocals over plucky electronica.
48. ‘The Temper Trap -- “Sweet Disposition” from CONDITIONS [10-13-09]. Choirboy vocals combined with U2-influenced guitars on this dreamy lead track off debut album from band out of Melbourne, Australia.
49. Real Estate – “Beach Comber” from REAL ESTATE [11-17-09]. Breezy, easy rock ballad with plucky strings and a laid-back beach vibe by indie band out of New Jersey.
50. SoShy – “Morning After Dark” (single) [10-26-09]. Teaming up with Timbaland and Nelly Furtado on this smokin’ R&B track, this emerging singer-song-writer out of LA can’t lose.
51. The Drums – “Let’s Go Surfing” from FOREVER [leaked 9-21-09]. Upbeat, retro track off debut indie LP by Brooklyn quartet who sound a little like a new millennium Haircut 100.
52. Mayer Hawthorne – “Just Ain’t Gonna Work Out” from A STRANGE ARRANGEMENT [9-8-09]. Off his debut album, this retro-old school throw-back and lead single showcases Hawthorne’s regretful croon.
… The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks by FEATURED NEW ARTISTS but are currently unavailable on Playlist.com. Even so, worth checking out!
1. Trombone Shorty – “Neph” or “Hurricane Season” or “Something Beautiful” or “Buckatown” [5-11-2010]. Big, phat trombone tracks by 24’year-old, already MVP of New Orleans Troy Andrews.
2. Gaoler’s Daughter -- “Sun’s Coming Up” – [6-6-2010]. A contemporary and rowdy Brit-invasion rock track from second EP by emerging band out of London.
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