The Black Keys

Blues/Alternative rock geniuses The Black Keys are slowly starting to tear up the music scene with their psychedelic rock. Their newest album produced by grammy award winner Danger Mouse, is one of the most amazing albums I've heard in a while.
The Duo Dan Auerbach, and Patrick Carney who make up The Black Keys have been playing together since high school, and it shows. Every song sort of melts together to create some erie, melodic masterpiece.
Before their newest album the band used to record themselves in the most obscure places you can think of. Unfinished basements, abandoned rubber factories, and haunted houses seem to be their favorite places. They commented on this say that making the low-fi records enabled them to mask the sound, but with the new album "attack&release" the sound is such a high quality and full, and yet amazing. Dans vocals are smooth and soulful like a lot of blues singers, but rocks none the less. The song "Strange Times" from the new album is slow flowing yet rocks hard at times. The new album is by far my favorite of the duo, and I can't wait for what comes next with this awesome band.
So Check em out....NOW!

The Black Keys

TV on the Radio

Indie Rocks most unique group could quite possibly TV on the Radio. You could almost label their genre as art rock, but this still doesn't even come close to describing the sounds that these guys make. This group mixes so many styles that shouldn't even belong together. Fusing rock with doowop with African tribal music couldn't possibly seem like a good idea but these guys pull it off seamlessly.
TVOTR started their career in the rough music city of Brooklyn, Ny. Then their career took off when they were signed to Interscope Records who has signed some of my favorite artists like the Hives, Brand New, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and the Queens of the Stone Age. With this huge label behid them, TVOTR was bound to take off.
Their newest album "Return to Cookie Mountain" was released early 2007 with an overwhelming amount of publicity. This album was rated as one of the top 50 albums of the year by many music magazines all across the world. This album has a ton of hits and some of my favorite songs of all time. The song "Providence" opens with an entrancing melody that could actually get stuck in your head for the rest of your life. The song "Wolf Like Me" has a solid guitar rift that keeps you entertained for the entirety of the almost six minute song.
I Highly recommend TV On the Radio. So go check them out.
Now!

Tv On the Radio

Hymns

Steeped in old country/rock, Hymns has created a new sound of their own. These guys have taken Neil Young's sound and tweaked it so far out to appeal to any body. Their first full length album Brother/Sister is one amazing album that has a feel of the Lonely Hearts with a more country twist. The song "It's a shame" is the tune to listen to on this album. It's more rock on their part, but Brian Hardings vocals fight through the dirt to make it a really beautiful smooth song. I haven't heard much of Hymns new album "Travel Herds" but of the song "I Can't be What You Want" is an amazing eclectic songs with so many instruments. There are saxophones, banjo, and trumpets, which makes for an interesting song. Overall they are one amazing band. Check em out as soon as you can.

Hymns

Bright Eyes

Where do I begin with Bright Eye's?
Conner Oberst is the front man, and acclaimed "rock boy genius" by the music press. This is one amazing song writer. His most recent album "Cassadaga" is the his cleanest album yet. Almost every song has licks that slip off the track and get stuck in your head for days. This album is probably the most produced with dozens of instruments compiled on each track. His live shows have reflected his sophistication in music as well. He has just recently played with the Los Angeles Philharmonics. Which had to have been an amazing show.
Conner Oberst is known most for his lyrics. He has been compared to Bob Dylan, who is probably the greatest lyricist of our time. Bright Eyes has some songs that our very political, while others our just reflections on life in general. Overall the song writing is incredible.
His past albums "fevers and Mirrors," and "I'm Wide Awake It's Morning" are probably my favorite albums from Bright Eyes. If you want to listen to some of the best song writing of our time definitely check out Bright Eyes as soon as you can!

Bright Eyes

Ryan Adams

Ryan Adams can be described as a barrier breaker in the music world. Every album is a new experience and genre to be experienced. His latest album titled "Easy Tiger" is one amazing eclectic album. With almost ballad sounding tunes to country jams, this album takes from his old albums and creates a new sound. The song "Off Broadway" is probably my personal favorite, reminding me of "New York, New York" from the "Gold" album.
Ryan Adams also tours with his band The Cardinals, and fronts the country band Whiskeytown. It almost depends on the mood he's in at the time. He is almost like a bipolar musician, but an amazing one at that. Out of all the albums Ryan Adams has released "Rock & Roll" has been my personal favorite. This album is a little bit heavier than the other albums. It shows a more exciting side to Ryan Adams. The song "So Alive" is one of my all time favorite songs, and was released on this album.
I have tried for years to get to seem him live, but tickets are hard to come by for his shows. the closest I've come was going to North Carolina but, tickets ended up being $75 apiece and I couldn't afford it. So if you ever get a chance definitely go check him out.

Ryan Adams

Ben Kweller

In todays music world it is hard to find an album you can throw in your cd player and listen to the entire disc with complete satisfaction. I have found such albums with an artist known as Ben Kweller. With his musical roots strewn through country and classic rock, his music combines many styles to create his own rendition of Americana music.
His albums "Sha Sha" and self-titled "Ben Kweller" are my personal favorites that he has put out. "Sha Sha" has tunes with a harder rock feel in "Wasted and Ready," to moving ballads in "In Other Words," which has some of the most excellent piano licks your ears have experienced.
His latest release "Ben Kweller," is littered with amazing songs like "Sundress," "Penny on a Train Track," and "Until I Die." This album can take you through a whirlwind of emotions, and has become my staple driving record. Each song keeps you wanting to delve in and hear the next tune.
I have been able to see Ben Kweller live twice and he puts on an excellent show. So if you ever get a chance go see him.
I would definitely go check out Ben Kweller as fast as you possible can, and get in on some of the best music you can get your ears on.

Ben Kweller

Young Love

What is sweeter than Young Love? Summertime, picnic lunches, and beaches come to mind for most. When I think of Young Love, intense dance/rock comes to mind. This 5-piece band based in New York City, is tearing up the music scene with hits like "Discotech" and "Close Your Eyes." Recently signed by Island Records, Young Love has shared the stage with huge acts like Hellogoodbye, and Say Anything during the Myspace music tour. The music instantly makes you want to get up and dance. Dan Keyes is the power driving force behind the musical entity known as Young Love. He was once a member of the band Recover, which had a lot of national buzz going for the group. They even landed a record deal, but Keyes decided he needed a change musically, and once he moved to NYC, Young Love was created. Members have changed over the years, but the lucid sound that is created by these guys is a sound to behold. Check them out, and get up and dance as your ears wrap around the intense boogie hooks.

Young Love