Purity Ring - Obedear

My mind has been bursting at the seams about what to write about this track. This is only Purity Ring's fourth song released, they don't even have a website with info but you can already tell that these guys mean business. I must have played this song at least 15 times. Its THAT good.. I did a little more digging and I found out that they're under the Last Gang Ent. label. Just in case you were wondering the label is an umbrella for Chromeo, Datsik, Lights, Huoraton and some other fuego A$$ artists.

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.

Marina and the Diamonds - Primadonna + Remixxxes

The British indie pop singer and songwriter Maria and the Diamonds is set to release her sophomore album "Electra Heart" April 30, 2012 and from hearing this one track, I see good things to come. Throughout this track i see glimpses of a Katy Perry-esqe voice, and to be honest sounds very promising. The track was produced by Dr Luke , Diplo and Cirkut, so you KNOW its sex. The remix by Evian Christ however, takes it to a whole nother level. The remix completely erases the pop, adds a hip hop beat and truly makes this song an electro banger.