Left Lane Cruiser has been around for awhile, but they have so much raw blues spirit we couldn't resist giving them a shout out. Their album "Bring Yo Ass to the Table" hit stores in Jan '08. They are touring like mad, so if you get a chance to catch [+]

I cannot believe how many artists do not have a video on YouTube. If you don’t have any footage of your band, just take 100 or so snap shots and string them together overlaid with sound, avoiding of course the clichéd prom night feel, make it fun or cool or [+]

Jae Stevens Live is an alternative pop band from Ann Arbor Michigan. 2008 saw the release of Jae Stevens Live's album "When What if Gets the Best of Us." Check out there video "Sari" above, and then visit them at: http://www.jaestevens.com/ http://www.myspace.com/jslrocks [+]

Mason Porter 3 piece roots bluegrass band from West Chester Pennsylvania. There is a rumor they will be releasing a much awaited EP soon (as in this Spring?). Well, we hope to see it. Listen and Vote. They will be playing often at the MilkBoy Acoustic Cafe, if you are [+]

Keith Walker sounds like country music. He's high energy and determined. Have a listen to him at: http://www.keithwalker.net/ http://www.myspace.com/keithwalkercountry Originally published May 19, 2008, bumped for top 3 May 29, 2008. [+]

The Sacramento California funk alternative band Fair Game has recently released their new album "No Strings Attached." They'll be doing a "mini" tour this summer in efforts to promote it. If you are in the area you can catch them at The Boardwalk or you can check 'em out at: www.myspace.com/fairgameband [+]

You can catch the screamo/punk rock band Dance for Destruction playing a California club almost nightly. It's impressive considering they just came off their first full US tour in the summer of 2007. Along with their devoted following check out their video "True Beauty Lies Inside" and then visit [+]

Tree by Leaf is a Christian Folk Rock band from Maine. They have been around to do a few albums, but obviously we didn't they the were getting enough attention. Take a listen at: http://www.myspace.com/longagolight You can also hear a full truckload of their music at: http://www.tblmusic.com/worksofmercy/index.html [+]

We Shot the Moon is the pop rock band from San Diego California. They were started last year, and their new album "Fear and Love" is out on itunes. They have a distinctive sound and are honestly a fun listen. Listen and vote, if you don't catch them on tour [+]

If you're at the 400 Club in Minnesota Minneapolis you might witness the experimental folk pop sound of Humanboy. 2007 saw the release of their debut album "I'm No Good At This." The live track below of "Jizsaw Falling into Place," albeit good, doesn't do the band justice. They [+]