CSS album preview, plus more bands.

CSS (Cansei De Ser Sexy) have a new album out called 'Donkey' which features the latest single 'Left Behind'. I loved CSS at first, I still think their debut single 'Off The Hook' is amazing to this day, but when I bought the debut self-titled album, I was really disappointed and found it really average. Because of that I didn't have high hopes for the new album, but when they put the entire thing on myspace I listened out of curiosity and it sounds a lot better than I'd expected! Full of upbeat electro songs, if you already liked CSS you'll probably like this album better than the first one and you might even like it if you were disappointed the first time around too.

Have a listen at www.myspace.com/canseidesersexy

Recommended: Jager Yoga, Rat Is Dead Rage.

The Thirst

www.myspace.com/thethirstrockband

Indie and soul isn't usually mixed together, but when it is you get something that sounds like The Thirst. This London 4 man band is just bound to do well with their catchy, indie riff filled songs, sung by Mensah Cofie-Agyeman who has the similar soulful voice to Kele from Bloc Party. I reckon this band are one to look out for ;]

Recommended: My Everything, Ready To Move.

Howling Bells

www.myspace.com/howlingbells

I was watching Howling Bells' performance at the 02 Wireless Festival on MTV2 and even though they're not my kind of band, they did actually look really good. Listen to these if you're into ambient, folk, indie. That's how I'd describe them. The female singer has an amazing voice and they look great live too.

Recommended: Low Happening.

Speaking of festivals, I'm going to my first music festival this summer; Underage Festival in Victoria Park on the 8th August. It's called Underage cause it's only for 14-18 year olds and it's only the second year running. It's mostly indie/electro bands like Maccabees, Foals, Mystery Jets and The Horrors but Dizzee Rascal and Gallows are also there. Expect a review on it sometime after ;)

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