Lost in The Three: Alone in an Empty House

Alone in an Empty House showcases some haunting vocals, with some seriously indie lyrics, and tunes. The collective is based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina; they utilize airy melodies from American folk music and breed them with modern pop to create a sound that is something quite different but nonetheless reminiscent of both genres. 

Dream Panther: Chutes and the Ladder

Dream Panther is an American duo who is are rooted in California, the American Midwest and Greek heritages. These cultures blend into the most hypnotic and innovative set, transforming moments into beats, air into water and letting you swim in the moment. Breathe (drink) deeply!

ZZ Ward: Charlie Ain't Home

ZZ Ward is an American singer based in the American Northwest heavily influenced by Etta James. Her soul is reminiscent of Etta, with a heavy feel that moves you. Her soul is based in blues, from the sound of it. I first saw her live at Nashville's "Live on the Green"--my knees still hurt from dancing; (mostly Matt & Kim.) ZZ Ward is so good and soulful, like some serious Cajun cookin'

Yinyues (featuring Mimi Page): Everything.

The piano is such a haunting instrument. I remember when I was first learning to play, I would hold the Sostenuto pedal down to let certain chords ring out, letting the "soul" of the piano come out. This song is an extension of that.

Yinyue is a British composer experimenting with so much at the same time, and succeeding with all of it. This song captures the essence of a ton of things, all at once. 

Wildlife Control: Age Places

Wildlife Control is an American Indie-rock band based in Brooklyn, New York and Sacramento, California. This is an example of a band who was first an internet sensation, rather than rising to fame from pub to bar to venue. Much like the adage "Different Strokes for Different Folks," this band is marching to the rhythm of their own drum.

Mutual Benefit: Advanced Falconry

Mutual Benefit is the sound of everything making sense, if just for a second. It is the magic of ordinary moments. 

It is sound created and/or tastefully re-created by Jordan Lee as well as an ever rotating cast of ruffians and ne’er-do-wells

Keep Shelly In Athens: Recollection

Keep Shelly in Athens is a Greek duo. Combining electronic melody with some low beats and sprinkling on a bit of high lyrics, you come up with Recollection. Their first (and so far, only) album sold out, quickly.