Putting my predictive skills to the test... here are a few people I think will make a big splash this year.
First off, the obvious choice. Kitsuné sign-ons Two Door Cinema Club have made it on to everyone's "watchlist" for the new year and this list is no exception. Delightfully catchy, the band is bound to score big this year. If you're lucky enough to be in Europe, make sure to see them live as they continue to tour extensively.
Two Door Cinema Club "I Can Talk" [YouSendIt]
Judging from their latest single "Blueberry," new material from Late of the Pier is definitely worth listening to. Since the "death of electro," the lads from Castle Donington have taken given us a taste of what's next in music. I welcome their foray into spectacular drug-addled psychedelic electronic rock.
Late of the Pier "Blueberry" [YouSendIt]
Fear of Tigers released a magical debut record last month. More recently, they released a surreal remix of Visage's "Fade to Grey." 2009 was just the tip of the iceberg. Keep up the amazing work!
Fear of Tigers "The Adventures of Pippi Longstrump" [YouSendIt]
A few of the latest tracks from Yeasayer have leaked, and I like what I'm hearing. "Madder Red" stood out for me. It seems like the band is following the synthpop trend by electrifying their sound. Good call. Be sure to check them out on their European tour starting in February and in North America in the spring.
Yeasayer "Madder Red" [YouSendIt]
