As we look into the New Year, we look forward to see what new sights and sounds 2013 will bring us. Here is a list of 10 musical acts that are sure to make a name for themselves during the next 12 months.
1) AlunaGeorge
While Brooklyn keeps cranking out bands or the "the
next big thing" like it serves PBR's, across the pond in London they are
still showing they can not only keep up with what is cool in America, but
create the blueprint of how American acts will do it. With that, meet
AlunaGeorge a British duo making R&B, grime, indie and blending it all so
perfectly - think Erykah Badu or Frank Ocean singing over Grimes-esque beats.
2) ANTHM
New York rapper ANTHM is a Duke University grad and has
worked on Wall Street, and saw the cutthroat world of what the financial field
had to offer. After collaborating with west coast rapper Blu and releasing his
EP, Joy & Pain last year, ANTHM is now turning heads in the blogosphere as he
brings the glory days of 90's hip-hop back to life.
3) FIDLAR
A California band who stands for “Fuck It Dog Life’s A
Risk,” have no fear of risking it all as they have stormed through the indie
world and festival circuit in 2012, yet, with the release of their debut early
in the year, FIDLAR will certainly be one of the most talked about bands of
2013.
4) Cast of Cheers
These Irish rockers have been making a name for themselves
for years back home, now as they look to broaden their horizons and break
internationally. The Cast of Cheers take the early 00’s new Britrock sounds of
Bloc Party and Franz Ferdinand and mix it with the hyper elements of Foals and
Two Door Cinema Club and find the perfect balance.
5) Daughter
One of CMJ 2012’s breakout bands were UK’s Daughter, an
atmospheric cold-wave inspired band that turned heads with their live shows and
striking sound. After signing to the brilliant Glassnote music (Phoenix,
Mumford & Sons, The Temper Trap) Daughter will look to take this years SXSW
by storm the way they did CMJ.
6) Gold Fields
Here is a band that came to the U.S. with hardly any
publicity and slowly turned heads and gained fans thanks to their jaw dropping
live shows. After signing to Astralwerks, these Austrialian electro rockers
will release their debut, Black Sun, in February and if the songs sound
anything like they do on stage, well, they already released one of 2013’s best
albums.
7) Action Bronson
For the last two years, this cook-turned-emcee from
Flushing, Queens, has been making a name for himself thanks in part to giving
away a handful of free mixtapes. Sparking interest and fans from everyone like
Mark Sanchez to A$AP Rocky, and linking up with producers like Party Supplies
and The Alchemist, Action Bronson’s official debut album will be a welcomed
record with much fan fair and anticipation.
8) Team Spirit
After leaving Passion Pit, multi-instrumentalist Ayad Al
Adhamy formed Team Spirit, a rock and roll band that packs just as much energy
as a can of Red Bull and with the release of their debut record this year, Team
Spirit will storm every town and turn it into the most fun occasion any venue
will see this year.
9) Metz
One of the heaviest and hardworking bands to come from
Canada in some time, Metz make DIY post-hardcore and simply melt the faces of
anyone they play in front of. After releasing their self titled debut in the
fall of 2012, the band have toured and toured and toured and will go into 2013
touring some more and making sure everyone they come in contact with is a fan and
lover of their viciously beautiful music.
10) Palma Violets
Palma Violets have been hailed as one of the
Britain's best new bands, they sell-out nearly every gig they play, they have
already graced the cover of NME and have done this all before releasing a full
album. The story and hype of Palma Violets is similar to that of The Vaccines,
who by this time two years ago had nearly everyone in Britain foaming at the
mouth for what they were going to do next. With their debut arriving in early
2013, Palma Violets will answer the hype
