What do
Bowerbirds,
Yeasayer, and
Vampire Weekend have in common? They're all featured in EAR FARM's list of the top ten bands to "emerge" in 2007. How about
Dead Confederate,
The Secret Life Of Sofia, and
Le Loup?? Just a few bands to be on the lookout for in 2008. After the jump you'll find seven more bands that EAR FARM deems to be the rest of the top ten bands to "emerge" in 2007, followed by seven others to watch out for in 2008. Keep in mind the fact that the term "emerge" is a bit nebulous, but don't let that keep you from yelling at us in the comments. Both lists are in alphabetical order and you'll have to click through to read about/listen to them. So do it.
EAR FARM's Top Ten Bands To Emerge in 2007
A Place To Bury Strangers - Bang. Zoom. Bop. Dead ears. Happy ears. I'm so glad the rest of the country (aka Pitchfork and their minions) finally caught on in 2007. - MattArthur & Yu - the first EF post about this band was in May 2006, but 2007 was the year they brought their music to the masses with In Camera, their largely underrated/ignored debut album. - MattBattles - though they had released a few EPs prior to 2007, it wasn't until this year that Battles fully blasted into the hearts and minds of avant-garde/math rock fans everywhere. This was the sound of my summer. - MattBowerbirds - This band (and each of their songs on their album Hymns For A Dark Horse) makes me think of home. Funny, that's exactly where they're from. And it makes me proud and happy to know that such great music is still alive and well in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area. - MattDirty Projectors - To be fair, I found myself more impressed with the concept of Rise Above - ie repurposed Black Flag album - than the actual result. However, there's no denying the impressive year Dave Longstreth has had. - MikePanda Bear - Stepping out from the rest of the Animal Collective stable, Noah Lennox's second solo album Person Pitch may have edged out My Morning Jacket's Z to earn the prestigious "most reverb featured on a single album" award. A sugary sweet shot to the dome. Congrats! - MikeSt. Vincent - Slowly, but surely, Annie Clark took over my stereo with more frequency as Summer turned to Fall in 2007. You too? I was a doubter at first but not anymore. She's created music that's funny, yet sad; charming, yet dark; simple, yet complex. An amazing debut, and quite a year for St. Vincent. - MattVampire Weekend - I "discovered" Vampire Weekend way back in January of 2007, some four months before the Stereogum post about them. Why does that matter? Am I claiming "first" on that shit? Did I know what was in store for this band in 2007? It doesn't matter, I don't play the "first" game, and I had no idea. But well done boys - for better or worse, Vampire Weekend was the "blog band" of 2007. - MattWhite Rabbits - This is a perfect example of when rolling six deep and playing together, on top of another and against one another just WORKS. Every member of this posse is put to good use on Fort Nightly. I cannot wait to see them live this Thursday. - MikeYeasayer - As dutifully reported during CMJ, seeing Yeasayer live was something of a revelation. Their debut album All Hour Cymbals may not completely live up to the awesomeness of their live show, but it's still fantastic and frankly, what could? See them asap. - Mike
EAR FARM's Top Ten Bands To Watch Out For in 2008
Dead Confederate - like Band of Horses would sound if they'd spent their summers reading The Catcher in the Rye and listening to The Verve instead of grabbing ass at The Okra Strut. - MattDuffy - simultaneously steals your heart and breaks it in almost every measure, this is sultry '60s inspired pop rehash at its finest. Someone named Duffy gonna be a star. - MattEvangelicals - True, we first saw them in 2006, so why say they're emerging in the Ocho? Let's just wait for their new album The Evening Descends to drop on Jan 22nd for the answer. Told you so's are forthcoming. - MikeHelvetia - A very recent discovery with an outstanding album due in March followed by a tour with Built to Spill, sounds like the blueprint for a breakout year. - MikeLe Loup - You could argue they're already blowing up, and you're right! But, isn't it possible they could blow up even more, like in a Michael Bay movie when a building keeps exploding from like 37 different angles? Think about it. - MikeProject Jenny, Project Jan - they could've been on the 2007 list above, but I think there are bigger things than blog hype in store for this duo in 2008. If they'd come up 25 years ago they'd be MTV superstars by now. - MattSam Champion - Beloved hometown heroes, the pieces are all in place for NYC's best to melt transcontinental faces with a new EP and album on the horizon. - MikeThe Secret Life Of Sofia - when this band "emerges" it will be after years of a solid base of NYC fans telling anyone who will listen to check them out. Their new album is very high on my list of what I'm looking forward to in 2008. - MattThrow Me The Statue - I always thought the quote from Raiders of the Lost Ark was "Throw me the idol!". Update: I just checked imdb and I'm right. So don't you trust me now when I say big things are in store for this band? - MikeThe Ting Tings - back in July of 2007 I swore this band was ready to explode. Not totally happened yet - hm. Well if it doesn't happen in '08, then my cat is right, "All ya'll bitches stoopid." - Matt----
See also:
EAR FARM's Top Concerts of 2007
Tomorrow:
EAR FARM's Top Songs Of 2007
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