Love Inks

Minimalist pop band out of Texas.. Reminiscent of the dark vocals herd with 'The XX'... def worth the add.

Track: Black Eye, Album: E.S.P. (2011)



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Metronomy

Somewhat erie eltronic electropop, some of their harmonies sound a bit mo-town to me... I dunno.. but I like. Also- New release for may 'The English Riviera'

Track: The Look, Album: The English Riviera (2011)



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Gang Gang Dance

Grungy Indie Electropop... New release this May, album 'Eye Contact'

Track: MindKilla, Album: Eye Contact (2011)



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Thieves Like Us

Update: New EP from 'Thieves Like Us'...

Track: Your love runs still, Album: Your love runs still EP (2011)


Thieves Like Us.. hipster electropop.. most of their stuff is heavy on electro synth, this is one of their few songs with a decent amount of vocals.

Track: Drugs in My Body, Alubm: Play Music (2008)



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Foster The People

Finally a full album from 'Foster the People' released May 24/11... 'Torches' GET IT.

Track: Color On the Walls (Don't Stop), Album: Torches (2011)


A Electropop Indie band with some low/fi and chillwave elements... DEFINITELY worth a snatch up.. make sure to check the 2010 sample.

Track: Pumped Up Kicks, Album: Pumped Up Kicks EP (2011)


Track: Kids, Album: More Songs... (2010)


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Purity Ring

Heavy Elctro sync breakbeats, some indie alt vocals, good stuff... not much out by them :(... still check out Ungirthed and Loftcries. On a side note, this is a side project by Corrin Roddick of 'Gobble Gobble'... so if you like their stuff dont miss 'Purity Ring'

Track: Loftcries, Album: Ungirthed 7" EP (2011)



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La Femme

Not a huge fan, just adding these guys for some variety.. French electropop, not bad!

Track: Telegraphe, Album: Le Podium #1 (2010)



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Twin Shadow

OK! listen, get at Twin Shadow... if you like Indie Electropop get this guy. Give it a listen... if you dont like it go play in traffic. Only one album out :( buu huuu!

Track: Slow, Album: Forget (2010)



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Destroyer

Latest album by Vancouver indie music producer.. chopped up lofi retro beats topped with some easy vocals... don't miss it. Track: Downtown, Album: Kaputt (2011) LAST FM

Ceo

A bit of a ethereal hippie feel to 'Ceo'... really versatile with their beats... check out their single 'Come With me' below...
Track: Come With Me, Album: White Magic (2010)


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Phantogram

Great sound, psychedellic beats, indie vocals.. a welcome addition to the Herd.

Track: When I'm Small, Album: Eyelid Movies (2010)


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Sunglasses

Breakbeat Psychedellic Indie Electropop.. kinda Micachu but less rough and grungy... listen to Sunglasses.

Track: Whiplash, Album: Sunglasses (2010)


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Brothertiger

Screams throwback electro beats, even the vocal range is retro... still reinvented some how, very ambient.. give Brothertiger a chance... mrow? grr?

Track: Evening Glow, Album: Point of View EP (2011)


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Everything is Made in China

They're good... very chill electropop indie... electropop and post-rock beats with smooth drawn out vocals... and a looong ass name 'Everything is Made in China'.

Track: Sleepwalking, Album: Automatic Movements (2009)


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High Powered Boys

Slightly on the house/techno side of the spectrum.. still though nice beats and samples. Don't be fooled by the sample's title... the song is not by Surkin, but Surkin + Bonobo = High Powered Boys. Enjoy(?).

Track: Udon, Album: Udon/Work EP (2011)


Track: Hoes Get Down, Album: Sounds of Cain (2008)


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Starfucker

Starfuckers do a sort of indie rock over top fragmented electronic beats. They have a bit of a psychedellic vibe. listenz! Surprised to have found this one over at Musical Schizophrenia (check blog roll).

Track: Born, Album: Reptilians (2011)


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Morning Parade

Not sure if I like Morning Parade... but I like the remixes done by 'Get People' of their songs... check out both, two for one deal below --->

Track: Under the Stars, Album: (2010)


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Strange Talk

Strange Talk is mega electropop. Throwback electonic beats.. an overall retro feel. Reminds me a lot of Cut Copy and Phoenix, so if you like them check 'Strange Talk' out.

Track: Climbing Walls, Album: Eskimo Boy EP (2010)


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Crystal Fighters

There is nothing mediocre about Crystal Fighters. A completely innovative indie electropop group, perfectly paced... simply mezmorizing... and their music video is pretty badarse.. YAH.p.s. thanks shevlonious, this was a great teef.

Track: Follow, Album: Star of Love (2010)


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The XX

The XX. An electrifying melancholic indie electopop band... beautiful hushed vocals... and amazingly produced. I was a little late with this one, but you might be too... don't miss out. Cant wait for their next album..

Track: Crystallized, Album: Self Titled (2009)


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