Ema and the Ghosts: Two brilliant new EPs released this year. For Regina Spektor, Emmy the Great, and Eydie Gormé fans.

Avi Buffalo: Recording a new album with Aaron Embry , played all the best venues in Los Angeles , and haven't even graduated high school yet. For fans of Built to Spill, Rilo Kiley, Wilco, and any good ensemble rock you heard in the last few years.

Tenlons Fort: Self-released the wonderful new EP "Forever Is A Long Time" and is working on a new EP for next year. For fans of Bon Iver, Sufjan Stevens, and Elliott Smith.

Nosaj Thing: Working on a new album.The best sound manipulator in Los Angeles. For fans of Flying Lotus, Prefuse 73, and Aphex Twin.

The Monolators: The best garage pop/punk band in Los Angeles. Just released a new album "Don't Dance". For fans of Roxy Music, Modern Lovers, and Buddy Holly.

We Are the World: This band is going to change everything. Utterly and completely genius musical theatrics. For fans of anything new, innovative, and inspiring.

The Henry Clay People: A new EP and LP out this year alone. Pound for pound, one of the best bands in Los Angeles. For fans of Pavement, The Hold Steady, The Replacements.

Happy Hollows: Lead singer Sarah Negahdari was born for the stage, film, or anything that involves a spotlight because she's a star. Two new EPs this year. For fans of Bikini Kill, Deerhoof, Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

Jenny O.: Just finished new album for 2009. Some of the prettiest pop songs we've ever heard. For fans of Cat Power, Jana Hunter, Ingrid Michaelson.

The Entrance Band: Best pure hard rock band in Los Angeles. New album out soon. For fans of Zeppelin, Hendrix, early Sabbath.