10 Bands You Must Listen To In 2009

into there own is in the live setting. Each song becomes an event, swirling masterfully between Ant3lop3’s three, Mike Andre gestating uncomfortably as the lyrics pour from him with such intensity it almost looks as if such action is actually proving harmful. It may be some time before we see Ant3lop3 on our shores again, but it will unquestionably be worth the wait.

8-The Last Republic; Unsigned As a perfect example of the Indie ethic, The Last Republic have been honing their own brand of ambient dissonance for what seems like a lifetime. With several name changes, a van wistfully named ‘Thunderchild’ and an impressive array of gigs up and down the country, it finally seems The Last Republic have grown out of youthful pomposity, into fully fledged artistic maturity. The bands rigorous attention to detail ensures a highly polished live show which will hopefully come to national precedence through 2009.

9-Jeff Finlin; Yep! Jeff Finlin is the constant purveyor of American road-worn minimalism, his songs as deeply etched as the lines upon his face. With his sixth release ‘Ballad of a Plain Man’, Finlin cements his place among the undergrowth of American literary greats. Jeff is one of the best songwriters never heard of. Immediately accessible, so many off ‘Ballad of a Plain Man’ are identifiably multi-layered and worthy of countless listens, yet never overly intrusive, it’s easy to see why Bruce Springsteen sites Finlin as one of his favourite songwriters. 

10-Hem; Waveland Records The dreamy soundscapes created by Hem are equally as beautiful as they are fragile. Centred on Sally Ellyson’s dulcet vocals are often reminiscent of pre-WWII jazz recordings, whilst the background musicality slips between genres, delicately

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