~ Paul and the Patients – “Tiny Red Light” ~
A very good song, but perhaps a bit too commercial as I instantly can imagine it being used in any prime time American teen drama (maybe it already has, what do I know?). But since I like it very much, I’ll overlook that. Nice contrast between male and female vocals. Kinda Snow Patrol-ish?

~ Mirrors – “Look At Me” ~
This is so deliciously 80s/New Romantic to me. And this trio hails from the home of New Romantic – Britain – so they should know what they’re doing. Lush and cheesy, all at the same time. Synthesizers and electric drums, ahoy!

~ Hancock Basement – “We Started Something” ~
One listen and you’ll be singing “No no no no no, it don’t mean nothin’!”, I swear. Upbeat indie-pop from Australia that’s hard to resist. A catchy, feel-good song. From their self-titled EP.

~ Best Coast – “Wish He Was You” ~
Surf pop is something I usually don’t listen much to; the noisy, jangly guitars and abstract vocals usually give me a headache no matter how good the hooks are (and they’re often really good). Best Coast isn’t much of an exception, but this song I really like as it manages to have that cute surf pop sound without splitting my eardrums in half.

~ Dag för Dag – “Ring Me, Elise” ~
The gritty guitars, infectious chorus and the female singer’s Swedish-tinted accent while belting in English is what makes this track completely awesome.