The Sea and Cake

The Sea and Cake are a band which originates from Chicago, IL; featuring members Sam Prekop , Archer Prewitt, John McEntire and Eric Claridge. They play indie rock with a heavy jazz influence. Their songs are dynamic and interesting, and have mainstream appeal without the usual mainstream predictability.

For fans of Tortoise, Fujiya and Miyagi, Stereolab, Pinback.

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On a Letter
Car Alarm

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The Photo Atlas

The Photo Atlas is a band from Denver, CO that plays angular, technical dance rock. They take rock cues from bands such as At The Drive In and Cursive, while their beats and tempo make them super danceable and are reminiscent of Bloc Party, Moving Units, and the like...

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Electric Shock
Red Orange Yellow

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Ra Ra Riot

Ra Ra Riot is a band from Syracuse, NY. They play an intricate, upbeat, dancey type of indie rock. With a blend of strings and contemporary dance rock, they stand apart from the typical.

For fans of Bloc Party, Arcade Fire, Los Campesinos, Vampire Weekend.

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Everest
Dying is Fine

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Ravens & Chimes

Ravens & Chimes is a band from Brooklyn signed to Better Looking Records. They're a great indie rock band that mix dark, melancholy melodies with sharp and orchestral instrumentation. Their songs tend to lean toward the dynamic, with multiple tempo changes and volume control. Full of crescendo, their songs rise and fall like a sonic ocean.

For fans of Rogue Wave, Arcade Fire, Okkervil River, Margot and the Nuclear So and Sos.

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This is Where We Are
General Lafayette! You Are Not Alone

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The Still Voice

The Still Voice is a band from Orlando, FL. Their songs are thoughtful and technical, melodic and chaotic. They blend aggressive, mathy attacks with soft and soulful moments. Passionate female vocals are layered over off time beats and dancey rhythms, creating interesting dynamics.

For fans of Mock Orange, Counterfit, No Knife, Thursday, etc.

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Tired Walls
China Glass

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Throw Me the Statue

Throw Me the Statue is a band from Seattle, Washington that plays ultra catchy indie pop. They've been featured on Pitchfork, NPR and in a Rhapsody commercial.

For fans of Shout Out Louds, Rogue Wave, Cloud Cult and Belle and Sebastian.

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Lolita
About to Walk

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Blitzen Trapper

Blitzen Trapper is a experimental folk group from Portland, Oregon. Last years Wild Mountain Nation album garnered them substantial critical acclaim and their latest release Furr (Sub Pop) received a two page feature in Rolling Stone.

With the resurgence in folk and alt-country music, Blitzen Trapper is sure to do pretty well. At times the vocals sound Bob Dylanish and the music is most comparable to Fleet Foxes, MMJ and Horse Feathers.

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Black River Killer

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