Lianne La Havas - Forget [UK]

Lianne La Havas is one of the UK's most successful new acts. Her debut album Is Your Love Big Enough peaked at number four in the charts and has garnered tons of critical acclaim. The twenty-three year old London singer packs an emotional punch with her songs even though her vocals are often subtle. Forget was originally on one of Lianne's EPs and the guitar riffs and tempo should propel you to do more than just sit and listen.

Evermore - Follow The Sun [AUS]

Coming to us from the Pacific is a band I've never heard of before, even though they've been on the scene for more than a decade. Evermore more hail from New Zealand but are based in Australia where they have managed to garner praise and acclaim on both sides of the Tasman Sea. Their latest single Follow The Sun includes a snare drum, an instrument that I've always been a sucker for and a dash of synth, another favorite. It's uplifting and would do well in the States where "indie" is becoming increasingly part of the mainstream.