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After being included on the soundtrack of one of the summer’s most successful hit movies, The Temper Trap continues to find success with their new album Conditions.

Awarded the coveted “best new music” title by Pitchfork as soon as their debut album was released, The xx appeared as if from nowhere with a burst of fresh energy and entrancing sound.

Without a doubt, Passion Pit was the undisputed love of the blogosphere in 2008 and it looks as though they will hold unto that title throughout 2009 as well.

Full of fire and energy, P.O.S. brings unrivaled passion to the mic.

Victoria Hesketh, known to all by her Caligula-inspired moniker Little Boots, is an electro-pop artist from across the pond who has become the darling of the music scene.

Australian-born vocalist Daniel Young and guitarist Gavin Phillips are joined by bassist David Blaise and drummer Andy Horst to form indie rock band, This Providence.

Charming pop-band Sing It Loud blends their affinity for punk with a touch of arena rock to create the new video “No One Can Touch Us.”

The quaintly named Friendly Fires hails from St. Albans in the UK, formed by three friends to relieve the occasional boredom that comes along with living in small-town suburbia.

This energetic Every Avenue brings a fresh, fun approach to their music. With an All America Rejects meets Fall Out Boy sound, nothing has stopped these Marysville, Michigan natives from breaking through.

From ‘G’s to Gents’ to hip-hop- all with a certain style, swagger and humility.