Hyped #4

Hyped #4 begins with a tip from the fountain of musical knowledge that is Sammy 7, who's blog is definitely worth a visit or two. The bands name is Lasers from Atlantis and they hail from London. They make noisy, dark, electronic psychedelic music and they scare the hell out of me. Its not just noise though - It is very noisy but its clever and intricate with it. If you like Bo Ningen, then you will probably like this. Check them out here.

Lasers From Atlantis

Up next is Grave Babies. I have fallen head over heals for this band. Its rock and roll, thats it. Nothing contrived, nothing particularly obscure, just a band making absolute belters and having fun doing it. Coming from the ever-fruitfull Seattle, they are making loud drones of slightly gothic indie romance and do it oh so well. So many influences to count (including The XX ,which is pretty mad), so just check them out for your self. There is a mixed bag of tracks up on the myspace, with Organs and Ache being my favourites so far. Make sure its turned up.

Grave Babies

And now for something completely different. Annu, from Virginia, Annu makes blissful beats, soft pads and crisp percussion which results in a quite beautiful electronic sound. Its probably electronica, but god knows nowadays. Its not brash, its not too subtle and its not too clinical it just feels very clever and natural. There is a "pay what you like" Def Vibrations download here. Fill your boots.

Annu