This touching folk album comes from a young woman ahead of her years in emotional maturity
Joan Wasser’s classical training and background performing with Antony and the Johnsons clearly influences this delicate and eccentric
An intimate, remarkable album that is sometimes scary but always beautiful.
With each album this band get better, and this album is proof of what a great band they’ve become. Caleb's howls are backed by monster hooks and melodies.
This album will take you on a poignant and romantic journey of contemporary France
This minimal techno duo have produced a swelling and pulsing album suitable for playing at home but begging to be played in a club
A warm, sunny African pop record made by four New York kids.
An infusion of dub reggae, soul, funk and hip-hop, this band really "do it for the love of music".
This haunting dub-step album evokes a washed-out, night-time London
This year's Mercury music prize winner is a collection of epic anthemic songs
Fresh folk with lush vocal harmonies.
Lyrical and lamenting music to reflect on.
London artist with a velvet voice that disguise
Bright and beautiful harmonies; indie-folk to rival Sufjan Stevens
Sassy, classy lady with a big voice.
He brings Prince’s sound to the modern-day.
Brother/sister duo make touching folk songs
Musical mash-up of alt-country, brit-pop and indie-rock.
Her rich, self-assured vocals capture raw emotion
Canadian Progressive/electro house DJ is gaining wide acclaim for his compelling and unique sound
King's of Leon's sound is striking from the first chord; yelps and riffs abound.
Madcon give an old Franki Valli hit a funky re-working
This seemingly sweet life-affirming ditty disguises the wry content of the lyrics.
An infectiously upbeat song with a beat that will control your dancing limbs.
A charming, gentle pop song from Israel’s finest export.
Regina Spektor's vocals are fresh and original and this song is a great demonstration of her talent.
The combination of Dizzee's grimey rapping and Calvin Harris' unique party sound creates a chart-topping hit.
This may be a political statement about US immigration's perception of immigrants as low-lives but it's also one of the catchiest pop
The simplicity of this song makes it an anthem for this era of indie music.
This is the definitive modern sound, from New York electro artist Santogold.