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Here are just a few things I felt were worth mentioning

THE KOOKS

The Kooks are a relatively new band from Brighton, England who combine slick brit pop with a little Strokes-esque guitar filler. Their latest record Inside the Inside Out has been ripping through the UK charts and are slowly but surely earning a rep for themselves here in the states as well. They recently finished their first American tour and are set to turn a few heads

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VIVA VOCE

Viva Voce (literally translating to 'word of mouth') is a brother/sister duo made up of Kevin and Anita Robinson, two kids hailing from Alabama. Get Yr Blood Sucked Out is a versatile album that excels at capturing a variety of moods and sounds; each track is notably different from its predecesor, yet the album is cohesive and distinguishes this band as something that deserves a slew of followers.

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ALICE SMITH

Alice Smith has been opening for Citizen Cope lately, keeping audiences interested with her soulful vocals and bubbly, side-walk chalk sound. She's colorful and adds something a little different to the pop female singer/songwriter genre. I hate to say it, but check this out if you find yourself singing Natasha Bedeingfield's 'Unwritten' in your shower.

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POLLY PAULUSMA

Following the female S/S trend, Polly Paulusma is a light, elegant, and sophisticated take on the never-ending surfacing of talented coffee house musicians. While this is definitely the kind of artist that I could see sitting in the Starbucks bin, it shouldn't divert any attention from the fact that she's got something special. This song cradles you and will put you right to sleep, you won't even need to warm the milk. You have been warned.
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