Refreshing Sounds for 2013

2013 is expected to be a big year for music. Music lovers have high expectations from top musical artists and bands. However, you may not be terribly familiar with the ones that have recently burst onto the music scene and have made a name for themselves with their unique and meaningful sounds.

Here’s a list of the unique sounding artists to watch out for in 2013:

1. Foster the People Foster the People made a name for themselves with the release of the super catchy Pumped Up Kicks. They’ve created their own ‘Foster the People’ sound, something that you can listen to for hours while relaxing on the sofa. The best part about the music is that it makes you want to dance at the same time. The lead singer Mark Foster has a unique voice, a mixture of high pitch chorus and lower note verses. His voice blends with the other two members, making them a pleasure to listen to. The Indie band has plans to release a new album this year.  Their engrossing sound will attract new listeners.

2. The Head and the Heart Seattle’s the Head and the Heart brings a twist to the usual indie-folk music. The band has 6 members that play Americana, indie-rock, pop and a variety of other sounds. Sometimes, they play all the music within a single song. It was a surprise when 10,000 copies sold of their debut album Sub Pop, mostly on word of mouth. They stick to the old block harmonies playing the same chords, but they have hundred different ways to do so.

3. Imagine Dragons The Indie Alternative Rock band from Las Vegas topped iTunes chart with ‘Night Visions’ in 2012, beating all the pop sensations that people are familiar with seeing on the top of the list. Their dubstep pop music captures attention from a variety of genres. The magical, pulsating pop beat will make you want to press the repeat button again. They also have formulaic ingredients to make a radio friendly tune. Imagine Dragons tickets are high in demand for their upcoming concerts in U.S and U.K. Imagine Dragons' tour schedule:

02/08/13 Tempe, AZ The Marquee 02/09/13 Las Vegas, NV The Joint 02/11/13 Dallas, TX House Of Blues 02/12/13 Houston, TX House Of Blues 02/14/13 Atlanta, GA The Tabernacle 02/15/13 Lake Buena Vista, FL House Of Blues 02/16/13 Asheville, NC The Orange Peel 02/18/13 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory 02/22/13 Silver Spring, MD Fillmore Silver 02/23/13 Portland, OR Roseland Theater 02/25/13 Boston, MA House Of Blues 02/27/13 Toronto, ON Sound Academy 02/28/13 Indianapolis, IN Egyptian Room 03/01/13 Detroit, MI The Fillmore Detroit 03/02/13 Milwaukee, WI The Rave 03/04/13 Chicago, IL House Of Blues 03/05/13 Chicago, IL House Of Blues 03/06/13 St. Louis, MO The Pageant 03/09/13 Winnipeg, MB Garrick Centre 03/11/13 Edmonton, AB Starlite Room 03/12/13 Calgary, AB MacEwan Conference 03/14/13 Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom 03/15/13 Portland, OR Roseland Theater 03/16/13 San Francisco, CA Warfield Theatre

03/18/13 San Diego, CA House Of Blues 03/19/13 Anaheim, CA House Of Blues 03/20/13 Los Angeles, CA The Wiltern 03/22/13 Salt Lake City, UT Complex 03/23/13 Denver, CO Fillmore Auditorium 04/02/13 Bristol, UK O2 Academy Bristol 04/04/13 Liverpool, UK O2 Academy 04/06/13 Glasgow, UK Garage 04/08/13 Manchester, UK Club Academy 04/09/13 Birmingham, UK Library Theatre 04/11/13 London, UK HMV Forum 04/13/13 Amsterdam, Netherlands Melkweg 04/15/13 Stockholm, Sweden Debaser Slussen 04/16/13 Oslo, Norway BLA 04/18/13 Copenhagen, Denmark VEGA 04/19/13 Hamburg, Germany Grosse Freiheit 36 04/20/13 Cologne, Germany Live Music Hall 04/22/13 Berlin, Germany Astra 04/24/13 Prague, Czech Republic The Roxy 04/26/13 Vienna, Austria FLEX 04/29/13 Frankfurt, Germany Gibson Club 04/30/13 Munich, Germany Muffathalle 05/02/13 Brussels, Belgium Ancienne Belgique 05/03/13 Paris, France Le Bataclan

4. Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros The band gets inspiration from Southern Californian communities of the 60’s and 70’s. Their first album sold over 315,000 copies and was on number 1 for 69 straight weeks on iTunes. Their high-pitched synths and driving bass line adds an extra charm to their music. A focal point of their music is the soulful vocals, with a touch of southern rock guitar and piano. They’re planning to release their third album this year.

5. Mumford and Sons The quarter has developed their own genre with their own sound transcends. The band brings fervent energy, blistering banjo and acoustic guitar tunes. The real-life Begbies ask for more drinks whenever the band plays live, evoking melancholy but still inspiring hope. The band is currently leading BRIT award nominations and has an upcoming tour in February. USA dates: 02/05/13 Boston, MA TD Garden 02/06/13 Brooklyn, NY Barclays Center 02/08/13 Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles Convention Center 02/12/13 Brooklyn, NY Barclays Center 02/13/13 Fairfax, VA Patriot Center 02/14/13 Fairfax, VA Patriot Center 02/16/13 Camden, NJ Susquehanna Bank Center 02/17/13 Camden, NJ Susquehanna Bank Center

Watch out for these bands in 2013, you’ll be in for a surprise.

rebecca ♥ weheartmusic.com