The Broken Letters - Sing The Burning Alphabet. Hailing from Birmingham, Alabama, The Broken Letters exist as the primary medium for the songwriting and vocal lyricism of David Hickox (joined by drummer and multi-instrumentalist Brad Davis). With a crooked craft of melody and a penchant for dark and Biblical delivery, the Broken Letters create songs of love and death, birth and pain, of the moon and of a great fire. “Licht” (mp3)

The Boy Bathing - A Fire To Make Preparations. They’re a four-piece indie rock band from New York City. Amplifier says; “…lyrics may be The Boy Bathing’s strongest suit. Whether whispered, cooed or snarled, Hurwitz’s words delight with their disarming blend of unpredictability, insight and jubilant resignation. If The Boy Bathing’s full-length debut is at times grandiose, it’s the most self-effacing grandiosity you’re likely to encounter this side of Sufjan Stevens.” “The Beaches Meet The Sea” (mp3)

Unicycle Loves You - Unicycle Loves You (Highwheel Records). A pop music chimera influenced by music from the 50s, the psychedelic 60s, and rock of the 80s, Chicagoan rising stars Unicycle Loves You formed in the Summer of 2006 in Chicago by Jim Carroll (vocals, guitar), Jon Pollock (guitar, vocals), and Nicole Vitale (bass, vocals); practicing a variety of songs Jim had previously recorded solo under the moniker Unicycle. Shortly thereafter, Adam Labrada (keys, harmonica) and J.T. Baker (drums) were added to the roster and the band played their first show in November 2006. “Highway Robbery” (mp3)