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TIGER CITY - Mallory

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Tiger City! Four dudes churning out 80s inspired, danceable, soft rock. Sure it’s nothing new and sure it’s uber hip right now, but these guys are some of the best. Combining all the smoothest moments of Alphabetical era Phoenix, with the funk of Prince and the relative chill of Neon Indian, Tiger City brings the party.

While the band has already made buzz on the blogs and even hopped the pond a few times for overseas tours, their popularity in the States is just getting started. Front man and resident beard master, Bill Gillim carries the songs with his relaxed delivery and crystal clear falsetto. Having already played with artists like M.I.A. and Neon Indian, Tiger City is certainly in the running to be the next big thing.

Tiger City’s full length debut, Ancient Lover, is available via online retailers now.

TIGER CITY - Fake Gold

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Surfer Blood - Swim

(Surfer Blood @ Brooklyn Bowl, 11/13/09)

Surfer Blood is another of this year’s CMJ breakouts. While the band looks like they’re barely of legal drinking age, these West Palm Beach, FL natives have created a hook-laden indie pop record that belies their years. The new album, Astro Coast, bring to mind the melodic simplicity of Vampire Weekend and the nerdy anthemic garage pop of Weezer’s Blue Album.

With lots of attention from press like Pitchfork Media, Fader, and Spin, the band is sure to turn more heads once Astro Coast hits retailers in 2010.

Surfer Blood - Floating Vibes (LIVE)

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