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Kyla La Grange
Been Better
Powerful indie pop with trad-folk. La Grange's vocal intensity is reminiscent of Florence Welch and Ladyhawke.
Boy Mandeville
Gorilla
Summer has a habit of bringing out the afro-beat bands. Boy Mandeville's take on the seemingly solar-powered genre is mixed with Belle and Sebastian-esque pop.
Givers
Noche Nada (A Lot From Me)
Ultra-preppy folk pop from Louisiana. Despite the huge, heavily layered production, a Mystery Jets/Laura Marling influence is detectable.
All The Young
Welcome Home
Lad rock really is making a return. All The Young's big guitars and anthemic choruses won't change the world but are still worth a listen.
Shaun J Wright
Forever More
Warm vocals and semi-mystical lyrics are a perfect accompaniment to the minimalist electro of Wright. Big beats, even bigger voice.
Inc.
Swear
Prince-aping dance music with deep, fuzzy basslines and minimalist beats.
Airship
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Get People
Rain Tears
Sleek electro-pop readymade for the festival circuit. Think Pet Shop Boys meets The xx.
Howler
I Told You Once
Scuzzy, old-fashioned indie currently exciting US labels.
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