Artists/Bands To Watch In 2005

Today we list 5 artists/bands to look out for this year that might not be on your radar. We have some brief descriptions, mp3's and videos below.

Akron/Family - This Brooklyn based band described themselves as 4 nice boys and the undefinable space they rest in. Their lo-fi debut is remeniscent of Devendra Banhart.
Listen to some mp3s from their MySpace page.

The Subways - Based out of the UK, these three piece outfit are like 16 years old! Not really but they do look like they reached puberty two weeks ago.
Listen to 1Am, Oh Yeah and Rock 'N' Roll Queen on their MySpace page.
View their video of "Oh Yeah" WMA | REAL (High)

Yeti (UK) - Not to be confused by Yeti the Texas band, former Libertines bassist, John Hassall switches to lead vox/guitar and lead vocals in this band. They've created enough buzz to cause a hailstorm in Britain. Check out the Poptones interview with John Hassall here. Download some live clips and demos here.

Jim Noir - Jim Noir is a solo artist hailing from Manchester. Were going to use the following words to describe Mr. Noir's music: Proper 60's Lush Music. View the video for "My Patch" off his My Patch EP WMA | QT and Eanie Meany from his Eanie Meany EP WMA | QT

Magnet - Magnet is Evan Johansen of Norway. Magnet makes you feel like you're floating on air and he has a nice voice too. View the video for The Day We Left Town WMA | Real (High). Listen to Heaviest Heart.mp3 | I'll Come Along .mp3 | Little Miss One More Or Less.mp3. View live performances on KEXP & KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic
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