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Good bands you may not have heard - but you really can't miss
Elliot Imes - music sherpa picks four bands that you need to hear. They are destined to become extremely popular, and you can tell your friends you knew them before they were hot.
Muse
After 7 years of solid touring, MUSE recreates themselves on 'Black Holes and Revelations,' Muse has more than doubled their audience with each new album released, and established themselves as the most thrilling operatic sci-fi carnival on the European arena circuit.
Matt Nathanson
"The way that I joke with people onstage is the way I establish a connection," Matt explains. "It's like introducing yourself if you're hanging out with someone at a party."
Kelly Clarkson
Armed with her sultry, powerful voice, Clarkson is the only pop princess nowadays who can sell out a venue without having to put on a theatrical production. Most pop stars sound considerably worse live, and they compensate with choreography and costumes. But Clarkson pulls off a solid live performance
Mat Kearney
An interesting blend of hip-hop and folk - Mat Kearney sounds like Coldplay's Chris Martin, with the occasional hip-hop interval check out this exclusive interview
Thom Yorke
Radiohead's Frontman Records His Own Album. He's laced the album with haunting electronic blips and morose vocals that are distinctly his own.
Gnarls Barkley
Gnarls Barkley Combines Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo with a unique sound that is sweeping Europe, and is very difficult to categorize.
E-40
Seasoned bay area rapper finally tops the charts. Following the southern legacy of crunk, E-40 delivers hip-hop with a northern California flavor.
Ella Rouge
A sensation propelled by unforgettable melodies, masterful musicianship and the captivating stage presence and impassioned vocals of Ludvig.
The Flaming Lips
More than a Cult Rock Band, the Flaming Lips continue their legacy of nonsensical lyrics, one-of-a-kind melodies, and crazy stage antics.
Keane
After the whirlwind success of their debut album Hopes and Fears, Keane set off on a worldwide tour that left them exhausted.
Nelly Furtado
Former Teen Pop Dream Gets Sassy. Nelly Furtado digs into her hip-hop roots to produce a new, edgier sound.
Ella Rouge
Ludvig Andersson lead singer of Ella Rouge opens up for an exclusive interview with SonicSwap
Pharrell
Instead of aiming for a cookie-cutter genre with a set audience, Pharrell taps his diverse musical interests on his debut solo album In My Mind.
The Roots
With six albums, innumerable collaborations, and 250 live shows a year, the Roots aren't showing any signs of slowing down.
Snow Patrol
Final Straw is filled with distorted guitar, powerful drumbeats, and heart-wrenching lyrics that give you something new every time you listen.
Tegan & Sara
Somewhere between the hard-rock rebel girls of Sleater-Kinney, the soulful folk of the Indigo Girls, and the punk beats of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
Rolling Stones
The magazine asked 55 artists, critics, historians, and industry executives their choices for the 50 greatest Rock & Roll artists of all time.
Avril Lavigne
At 20, and two albums to her name, this Canadian punk princess is one of the rising stars of pop/rock. Here's reasons why she is so real.
Gunther
Don't Miss These if You Want a Little Culture. Catchy, and amusing, these videos give their unsuspecting viewers a new sense of culture.
Cleveland Calls to You
Check out the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - interactive exhibits, artifacts, film/video presentations, and live music.
Rolling Stones
172 music industry notables cast their votes for the 500 best songs ever. See if their choices sync with yours.
Blender
What do music legends Paul McCartney, Simon and Garfunkel, and the Doors have in common? All made Blender's list of the 50 all-time Worst.
Check out the lastest hit from Bloomington Indiana. - And it's On the House
Good bands you may not have heard - but you really can't miss
Muse
Matt Nathanson
Kelly Clarkson
Mat Kearney
Thom Yorke
Gnarls Barkley
E-40
Ella Rouge
The Flaming Lips
Keane
Nelly Furtado
Ella Rouge
Pharrell
The Roots
Snow Patrol
Tegan & Sara
Rolling Stones
Avril Lavigne
Gunther
Cleveland Calls to You
Rolling Stones
Blender