The Lighthouse and The Whaler - Pioneers

Their EP, Pioneers, definitely sets the bar high for this little indie pop band that hails from Cleveland, Ohio. Their next album release has yet to be announced, and I expect more catchy and upbeat tunes that would make the perfect summer soundtrack. The single Pioneers has gained some popularity after being featured on shows like Gossip Girl. The other two songs on the the EP, Burst Apart & Iron Doors are equally as good. Its hard to find something wrong with this band, they honestly sound like a perfect mix of Coldplay and Florence + The Machine.

Magic Wands - Teenage Love

Magic Wands is the type of band that is so indie, they don't even have a website (as far I as can tell, thanks Google). The indie pop duo Chris & Dexy Valentine released their first LP, Aloha Moon, this past Tuesday. At first glance, you might think the band sounds like the quintessential backdrop for an Urban Outfitters soundtrack. BUT if you listen to way Dexy's voice flows so smoothly with the melodic tunes, you might feel so ever inclined to keep listening.

Zee Avi - Swell Window & Concrete Wall

There's a lot of soul and spunk packed into this 25 year old singer/songwriter. The Malaysian beauty Zee Avi is definitely an old soul with a knack for groovy worldly sounds. Even though her sophomore album was released in August 2011 and she has performed at various music fests like Bonnaroo & Litlith Fair, it doesn't seem like Zee Avi gets the attention she deserves.