Hype Monitor: Theresa Andersson, White Lies and Friendly Fires
Every week, Hype Monitor wades through the most buzzed-about bands all across the Internet.
The Band: Theresa Andersson
The Buzz: Swedish vocalist blends chockablock rhythms, fairy tale instrumentation and dreamlike melodies for music that recalls a spacier, sultrier Feist.
Listen If: You always wished Kate Bush was just a little more accessible.
Key Track: “Birds Fly Away,” an atmospheric lark powered by whirring glockenspiel and twinkling guitars.
The Band: White Lies
The Buzz: Three British mopers blow the dust off their Echo & The Bunnymen records to dish out dour tracks worthy of a Donnie Darko sequel.
Listen If: “The Killing Moon” is your karaoke jam.
Key Track: First single “Death,” where a low, moping melody presents the band in all their moody, gloomy glory.
The Band: Friendly Fires
The Buzz: Six members! Six members make big, percussive post-disco tracks.
Listen If: You wish A Certain Ratio were as good as people were telling you they were.
Key Track: “Jump [...]
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