Featured New Artists

1) Fiction Family – “When She’s Near” from FICTION FAMILY [1-20-09]. A short and sweet vocal-acoustic debut from Switchfoot singer Jon Foreman and Nickelcreek guitarist Sean Watkins.

2) The Black Ghosts – “Full Moon” from THE BLACK GHOSTS [12-23-08]. – A slightly retro, haunting and plaintive acoustic groove from duet formerly of UK’s Simian on their self-titled debut album.

3) Shwayze – “Buzzin” from SHWAYZE [8-18-08]. Shwayze’s debut hip-hop track combines Malibu beach rap with Cisco Adler’s indie-rock groove.

4) Lady GaGa – “Poker Face” single [12-16-08]. Stacking up agreeable dance-pop tracks, this young writer-producer-performer-musician from New York gets straight to what appeals.

5) Carolina Liar -- “I’m Not Over” from COMING TO TERMS [5-19-08]. A good energy anthem rock tune by L.A. alt-rocker Chad Wolf.

6) Kerli -- “Walking on Air” from LOVE IS DEAD [7-8-08]. On her debut album, this blonde bombshell from Estonia churns out a pop tune that combines dance beats with stints of creepy emo disharmony.

7) The Airborne Toxic Event -- “Sometime Around Midnight” from THE AIRBORNE TOXIC EVENT [8-5-08]. Irresistible pop track song – think rock and roll version of “Lady in Red” -- that compels you to listen.

8) Jay Rock – All My Life (single) [7-10-08]. It helps to have Lil Wayne and Will.i.am show up for a cameo on your first major hip-hop release; a good groovin’ track nonetheless.

9) Kevin Rudolf -- “Let it Rock” (feat. LilWayne) from IN THE CITY [11-24-08]. On top of an irresistible pop rock sound, complete with synthesized guitar riffs broken, there’s the unlikely rockin’ appearance by Lil Wayne.

10) Chairlift -- “Bruises” from DOES YOU INSPIRE YOU [11-11-08]. Alternating clear, easy vocals and synthy percussion background combine in this upbeat, indie-alt track.

11) Duffy – “Mercy” from ROCK FERRY [2-11-08]. With a Motown backbeat and a retro soul sound, this Welsh bouffant blonde beauty knocks out a groovy dance tune with Dusty Springfield-like husky vocals.

12) The Heavy Circles -- “Henri” from THE HEAVY CIRCLES [2-12-08]. With a Johnny-Cash, pow-wow-like backbeat, an intriguing alternative rock track with smoky female vocals.

13) Flight of the Conchords – “Business Time” from FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS [4-29-08]. An amusing Barry White-rip on sexual foreplay.

14) Wayna -- “Moonlight Rendezvous” from HIGHER GROUND [2-19-08]. A debut release that’s at once soulful and sexy, featuring unique female vocals that move to a distinct groove.

15) Lenka -- “The Show” from LENKA [9-9-08]. Sweet, whimsical, crème pouf-of-an-indie female vocalist from Australia gets behind this coffee shop-euro-pop single.

16) The Mighty Underdogs – “Escape” from DROPPIN’ SCIENCE FICTION [10-14-08]. Experimental West Coast hip-hop with smooth melodies, piano and percussions overlaid with fresh, mixed-raps.

17) Meiko – “Boys with Girlfriends” from MEIKO [2008]. Easy, Light-as-air female vocalist out of Roberta, Georgia.

18) Estelle -- “Just a Touch” from SHINE [4-29-08]. A unique blend of R&B and hip-hop, Estelle’s luscious British vocals dances through this original dance track from her stateside debut album.

19) She and Him – “Why Do You Let Me Stay Here” from VOLUME ONE [3-18-08]. Singer-songwriter Zooey Claire Deschanel covers all the tracks on this debut alternative album with her classic girl-next door voice coupled with M. Ward who provides the simple musical groundwork.

20) Shontelle -- “T-Shirt” [7-15-08]. A contagious new pop track from an R&B sensation who’s fast on Rihanna’s heels to becoming the newest “it” girl out of Barbados.