L Magazine's annual feature of 8 Bands You Need To Hear is always worthy of a look, especially since they do a pretty good job of identifying local up-and-comers that are just beginning to get on peoples' radars, which is a notable feat, since the scene is so routinely over-scoured. But, there's some interesting stuff in here, from the gauzy pop of Field Mouse and a new project from members of Wild Yaks, Harlem and the Siberians (called Daytona), so head to their site to read a little more about them. The eight who made the list -- as well as honorable mentions -- are listed below.
- Ski Lodge
- Daytona
- Evi Antonio
- Black Marble
- Starlight Girls
- Plates of Cake
- Ravens & Chimes
- Field Mouse
Honorable Mention:
- Robin Bacior
- The Immaculates
- Island Twins
- Old Monk
- Hunters
- Trailblazer
Here's 2011's list, for the curious.
