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Is Janelle Monae from another planet? Word on the street is she just might be. Mixing any musical genre from funk to grunge all while flaunting a bizarre flair for fashion; this stunning vocalist seems to encourage the rumor.

Drawing on the fairly heavy themes of love and death for inspiration, White Lies brings “Fifty on our Foreheads” to Ahead of the Curve, showcasing a softer angle that fills the space of our large set with Harry McVeigh’s echo-y vocals.

Check out some behind-the-scenes photos from the mtvU’s Ahead of the Curve shoots.

Songstress Laura Marling has gained an infamous reputation for wisdom beyond her years, and continues to impress with her soothing vocals on Ahead of the Curve.

Amanda Blank’s album I Love You will drop this summer, but until then she shows Ahead of the Curve exactly why the big-names choose to collaborate with her; providing boundless energy, catchy ditties, and uninhibited fun.

Claiming his name stands for everything from Bring Your Own Beer to Books Over Bullets, B.o.B. brings his single to Ahead of the Curve demonstrating that, recorded or live, his vocals carry weight.

Led by the rousing vocals of Jonathan Gray on his first album with the group, this LA-based punk band The Mae Shi performs for Ahead of the Curve.

Although often quoted as an electro-pop quartet, Late of the Pier is hard to place in a category. Their songs fluctuate between electronica rock operas to ready-to-dance hits giving this group a unique allure.

Hailing from Dublin, Ireland, Fight Like Apes originally garnered chuckles from the music critics for their long comical song titles.

New Zealand songstress Phillipa Brown, otherwise known as Ladyhawke, has garnered attention for her ability to be both gritty and endearing, often crafting a Steve Nicks-like persona to match her soaring vocals.