Now Hear This!

Goapele

Namelessnumberheadman

Saturday Looks Good to Me

The In Out

Racebannon

The revival has slaughtered garage rock. Pop continues to eat itself. What is a respectable music fan to do? Take a listen to our critics, of course, who weigh in on what joyful noises you may be missing.

Best Cock Rock Spandex Wearing Pretenders to Judas Priest’s Throne and I Don’t Think They’re Doing It Ironically Especially Since They’re From Lowestoft

Best Band the New York City Band Craze Left Behind

One Good Reason Not to Give Up on “Neo-Urban-New Soul,” or The Only Reason This Decade to Thank Clear Channel

Singer Who Sings About Whiskey and Blood Sweeter Than Anyone You’ll Ever Hear

Best New British Band to Have Every Single Person in the Record Industry Across the UK Slavering

Best Indie-Pop Band with Substance and a Theramin

Best Sci-Fi Pop-Folk-Electronic Hybrid

The Best Thing to Come Out of Detroit Since the Model-T, or at Least The Stooges

The Best New Relentless Post Punk Noise with a Political Edge Ow My Ears Are Bleeding But Look at Me Ma, I’m Dancing! Band

Best Jagged Rock Band Not Copping the ‘80s Revival

Best Band to Break Your Lease With

Great Hope for the Widespread Revival of Rock and Soul Music