My Space
Who: Respected math-rock super-group add vocals to their chop-heavy mix of industrialized guitar histrionics.
What: A man-machine hybrid of Krautrock precision powered by the muscle of hardcore with robot vocals and a degree in computer programming. Amazing, and a little bit scary.
Made for: The younger siblings of Tool fans looking for their own heroes; rock stalwarts hungry for bands that can really play; sci-fi freaks who wish Daft Punk played guitars.
Hot Chip, "DJ Kicks" (!K7)Official site
My Space
Who: Wildly popular UK electro-poppers eschew their keyboards and drum machines to play DJ on the latest installment of this veritable mix institution.
What: The band selects a quirky collection of spacey underground gems (Grovesnor's "Nitemoves") and perennial party jams (Young Leek's "Jiggle It").
Made for: Dance-crazy indie kids decked out in day-glo in search of exciting new ways to get their shake on; Hot Chip fans ready to dig deeper into their heroes' influences.
Miracle Fortress, "Five Roses" (Secret City) My Space
Who: Montreal's Graham Van Pelt explores the furthest reaches of post-pop paradise, invoking influences ranging from My Bloody Valentine to Animal Collective.
What: Dreamy and luxurious landscapes of meticulously crafted bedroom symphonies that would make Brian Wilson proud.
Made for: Pop heads still obsessed with Wilson's "Smile" album in need of an update; anyone that misses the music Seth Cohen moped around to on "The O.C."
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