The Coral

Because I had t double take when I heard this first, thought the La's had reformed...

James Brown

Because Jaes Brown can be chilled...

Skeeter Davis

Because radiohead have nothing on this song for depressive levels...

Mice Parade

Because melodies, like flavours, can be layered...

Kid Cudi

Because LCD Soundsystem sample? nice....

Alt-J

Because tra-la-la-la...

Onra

Because Anthems don't have to be long...

The Brian Jonestown Massacre

Because after watching Dig!, you have to be reminded of the genius behind his ego (btw if you haven't seen it, I strongly recommend that you do)...

Aloe Blacc

Because write off a one-hit-wonder as an inferior musician at your peril....

Sexion D'assaut

Because Awesome song, not so awesome video...

Fleet Foxes

Because, dare I say it, these guys are overrated bar this song...

Velvet Underground

Because after listening to the abomination that was his album recorded with Metallica, it's good to remind us that Lou Reed was a fantastic musician once...

Simbad

Because syncopation...

Jenny Lindfors

Because take a moment, be silent and drink this in...

Billie Holiday

Because her voice still stands apart from all...

The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy

Because it still has relevance today...

Other Lives

Because someone got me onto this and I can't stop listening to it...

Joanna Newsom

Because aside from the brilliance as a musician, I still think she sounds a bit like Lisa Simpson...

Dr. Dre

Because you have to play this loud in a residential area as the song says...

The Smiths

Because it's like the guitar is singing...