Jam! Summer 2k12 is right around the corner and “Skirts” via Bristol collective “Skirts” is most definitely a joint to get you in the mood! Get into it below.
The Other Tribe – SkirtsThe Other Tribe 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.2
Jam! Summer 2k12 is right around the corner and “Skirts” via Bristol collective “Skirts” is most definitely a joint to get you in the mood! Get into it below.
The Other Tribe – SkirtsThe Other Tribe (Facebook)
Rating 8.2
Aussie band Gold Fields’ ace track for “The Woods” gets an equally ace remix from NYC producer Expensive Looks. The remix’s blend of layered effects-driven guitars and 808-esque drum textures had us almost immediately, alas, too irresistible a blend to resist. Listen.
Gold Fields 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.3
One of our favorite new bands, Orlando FL 5-piece Saskatchewan (off that great Weeknd cover fame) drops new track “Fronting”. The song’s a sharp little mix of R&B influenced beats, synth pop textures, and sort of more far off 2012 indie-inspired melodies. Catch a little Orlando FL below.
Saskatchewan 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.4
Luise Pop is a four piece band out of Vienna, here the Austrian quartet dials in a reverb-soaked Cramps-esque take on 90’s band L7’s track “Fast and Frightening”. LP’s just released 2nd album Time Is a Habit is available now.
Luise Pop 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.0
New folk collective U.S. Elevator Music, by way of the legendary Guthrie line, have seemingly popped on to the blogosphere with a new and interesting approach to beat folk. The track “Looking For You” is a fresh spin on an outtake from earlier sessions and will be included on the band’s new A Valentine EP, the first in a series of EPs that the group will be releasing in 2012.
U.S. Elevator Music – Looking For YouU.S. Elevator Music 
(Soundcloud)
Rating 8.1
By Chris Gedos
Spacebats recently dropped an unexpected gem in our laps called “Alright”. There’s a lot of genre bending here, with a great arrangement and nice mixture of live instrumentation with beatmaking expertise. Fans of the jazz fusion gamut, from Jamiroquai to Spyro Gyra, will find a familiar sonic landscape. In addition, the vocal pays respect to the best of 70’s soul / 80’s R&B. I’m not sure if this is the completed track, as it unfortunately cuts off near the end, but it’s a nice little teaser with solid commercial potential.
Spacebats (Soundcloud)
Rating 8.05
Madonna rides some chillwaves. (Couldn’t help ouselves). #carles
No TV No Radio – MadonnaNo TV No Radio 
(Soundcloud)
Rating 8.2
Professor Penguin, a new band out of London, could be the next big thing out of the UK. Given the right spins (Steve Lamacq and Nick Grimshaw are among the band’s supporters) and exposure, PP could be a real breakout band in 2k12. They’ve got a debut LP Planes at the ready and an excellent single to lead with. This is “Pirate”.
Professor Penguin (Facebook)
Rating 8.4
Our fave Ben Leftwich rolled through Radio 1’s Live Lounge today and (in addition to brill version of his single “Pictures”), he cut this heartfelt acoustic take on Guetta’s electro monster “Titanium”. Hat tipped in Mr. Leftwich’s direction.
Benjamin Francis Leftwich (Facebook)
Rating 8.3
By Bruce Rave
Their British drumbeat started at the beginning of the year. When I was Australia last, a major promoter told me they were excited to bring Django Django down to Australia. This band has a fresh, upbeat sound that is unique, especially vocally. Their album dropped at the end of January and all announced tour dates so far are in Europe.
Django Django (Official)
Check out Bruce’s “Go Deep” show on Fridays 1-3 pm Pacific, 4-6 pm Eastern, 9-11pm GMT. Also listen to past shows at Bruce’s blog and follow Bruce on Twitter.
If you’re a fan of NY’s The Pains of Being Pure at Heart then cue up those salivating glands. The band will be releasing the Acid Reflex EP on limited edition colored vinyl via Play It Again Sam on Record Store Day this year! Yes, that’s colored vinyl folks! The release will feature remixes off of the bands 2011 Belong by the likes of Twin Shadow, Violens, St. Etienne, and Washed Out! Get a taste below and pick up a copy April 21, 2k12!
The Pains of Being Pure At Heart 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.2
“Dem Bones” knocks. BLKKATHY is definitely one for your radar, the band take what everyone loves about music from bands like The xx, and adds an extra touch of vulnerability and BASS (can’t forget that bumpin’ bass). Listen.
BLKKATHY (Soundcloud)
Rating 8.4
