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firekites

Firekites, from Newcastle, Australia, have a beautiful album, The Bowery, which is earthy, organic and delightfully unrefined. Across the gentle folky acoustic-based songs you can hear the subtle sound of the fingers sliding across the guitar frets, the gently whispered vocals, which hint at secrets and cheeky serenades, and the sense of soulful introspection that tangles itself elegantly amongst its minor chord tapestry.

Whitest Boy Alive / Golden Cage
This song really is a stand out for these guys. Clearly captured instruments knitting sharply together, great lyrics, amazing film clip.

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dragonette

Dragonette recently released their debut single, Fixin To Thrill, from the album of the same name and it’s already been championed by Radio 1’s Pete Tong on his Essential Selection. This is the kind of music Britney wishes she wrote, internet bloggers hyperbolize over, and people lose their minds over. They do. File next to Robyn and Yeah Yeah Yeahs, but turn the lights down real low, and smear on the sleazy sexy vibe.

Grizzly Bear / Two Weeks
I loved this tune when I first heard it. And loved it even more when I saw the video! It sounds like a more haunting Pet Sounds.

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