We're a little bit past the halfway marker for 2011 and my how the first half has flown by. This week are some standout artist releases from the first half of the year. Of course, there are many more that I don't have room to post, but I believe these artists have helped make 2011 a standout year for music, indie or not...
TV on the Radio- No Future Shock
Perhaps the most anticipated release of the year (by myself at least), TV on the Radio did not disappoint. With a more mature sound and an album about love found and lost, TVOTR hit the nail on the head with Nine Types of Light. They are currently back on tour after a brief hiatus following the death of bassist Gerard Smith.
The Weeknd- What You Need
Wow... Finally some real soul and R&B. First leaked in 2010, House of Balloons, was released in March. Abel Tesfaye may not be classically trained or as talented as some contemporaries, but blows them out of the water when it comes to real emotion and feeling.
Com Truise- Fairlight
When other chillwave artists (Toro y Moi, Washed Out) began trying to distance themselves from the over-hyped genre, Jersey native Seth Haley embraced it. Bringing attitude and style to the genre, Com Truise has become the King of Chill.
We're finding out more and more everyday about Cults. After releasing their three track EP last year, Cults toured furiously with the likes of Best Coast, Asobi Seksu, and many others. Their tireless efforts paid off when the band released their debut LP just last month.
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