[Indie - Rock] Now, Now - School Friends

Refreshing, simple — refreshingly simple. Short and sweet like the Juno version of, “Anyone Else But You.” Either way, “School Friends” feels prepubescent. It has a vulnerability to it that is adolescent, but not so much as to alienate an older generation. The diction of the lyrics instantly reminded me of Avril Lavigne’s “Sk8ter Boi“. There, I said it.

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[Pop - Rock] PAPA - I Am the Lion King

With its ticklish guitar line and groovy groove, “I Am the Lion King” — the first single from Papa — has plenty of spring in its step. Daniel Presant, is also the drummer for Girls, and just finished a tour on which he did double duty, with Papa opening for the San Francisco outfit. You’ll likely hear more of Papa’s indie soul-pop soon; the band’s “A Good Woman Is Hard to Find” EP was released last week, and recording a full-length album is nigh.

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[Funk-Disco] Foster the People - Don't Stop (TheFatRat Remix)

Having seen countless failed attempts to remix songs by FOP I'm glad to acknowledge that TheFatRat has created an absolute banger with this remix. I mean the song was already catchy to begin with, but adding a little bit of funk to the song just tipped it over the edge to greatness.

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[Synth - Pop] Capital Cities - Holiday (Madonna Cover)

This song is for the holidays, about holidays, and honestly Capital Cities should just have a holiday named after them they are so jamming. It’s a cover of the Madonna song that I wasn’t so keen on; let’s just say I am now keen. If this doesn't get you in the mood for a holiday I honestly don't know what song will. Enjoy.

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[Indie - Rock] The Concept - Gimme Twice

Young Swedish band The Concept are getting a lot of press and are set to make 2012 their year. And with tunes like ‘Gimme Twice’, it’s easy to see why. Like a Phoenix track remixed by indie-poppers Two Door Cinema Club, this song bounces along effervescently with great guitar lines and catchy vocals that will make you desk-dance. A great little number with an effortlessly cool video, get ready to hear ‘Gimme Twice’ blasting out at an indie disco near you.

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[Indie] General Fiasco - Don't You Ever

Following on from the excellent ‘Waves’ EP, Northern Irish indie sensations General Fiasco are back with a new single and promise of their long-awaited second album. Showcasing General Fiasco at their bright, bold and vibrant best, new single ‘Don’t You Ever’ is the sort of contagious indie-pop that will cement itself in your head from the first play.

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