Wild Belle-Keep You

You get sibling groups that are simply atrocious (see Jedward), but then you get some quality music from others like Chicago brother-sister band Wild Belle. Their music is certainly not what you're expecting when you say "indie rock", especially in their new single Keep You. Electro seems to be in this year, as yet again there are moments of cool beats and then a tantalising jazz sound just adds to the quality of this. It's definitely one you would start singing if it came on the radio and is just so damn catchy.

Rating: 8/10

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Listen to "Wild Belle-Keep You" here>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLKOmXm6W3s

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Tim Burgess-The Doors of Then

Tim Burgess has been relatively low profile since he went solo, even bleaching his hair a ridiculous colour in the process, but the ex-Charlatans man seems to do a good job when playing. His new single The Doors of Then is simple, yet still great. Imagine Paul McCartney solo with a southern sound and you get this single. It may not be unique nor exciting, yet the simplicity of this song and the way it's performed gives him some credibility.

Rating: 7/10

Do you prefer The Charlatans or Tim Burgess' solo career? What does "The Doors of Then" remind you of? Express your opinions by commenting below.

Listen to "Tim Burgess-The Doors of Then" here> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lR56uT75amk

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Roots Manuva-Banana Skank

Hip-hop veteran Roots Manuva is back after not releasing anything since 2011 with a new EP and now a new single called Banana Skank. This dub-hip-hop is not bad depending on how you listen to it. It did admittedly take me a couple of listens to enjoy this, showing it's difficult listening that is involved. The track sounded almost like trashy street music with a dub beat, but little things make it significant. The chorus ultimately makes this song with it's more lively parts coming then. The addition of the Jamaican accent tops this song off in what may be some of his best trash.

Rating: 7/10

Have you ever been called a "Banana Skank"? What do you personally think about Roots Manuva? Express your opinions by commenting below.

Listen to "Roots Manuva-Banana Skank" here> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPLdv0zlhFs

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Paramore-Now

I really, really want Paramore to be great, but they are just average. Starting on a high with Misery Business, they haven't accomplished much since. They come back with an underwhelming new single Now. Hayley Williams has hardly an incredible lead singer as it was, but it is very easy to be disinterested listening to this. The verses make the song promising with decent riffs reminiscing LA rockers Deap Vally and Williams really rolling through them, but the chorus sounds a bit too slow and uncreative to even the song up. Slightly disappointing overall in which could have been a great song.

Rating: 6/10

How do you rate Paramore now compared to their first album? Have they turned into a chart band like Coldplay? Express your opinions by commenting below. 

Listen to "Paramore-Now" here> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAUAayPYX_o

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Jessie Ware-Sweet Talk

She has already wowed people with her single Night Light, but Jessie Ware has now shown a more of a cool, soulful sound in her new song Sweet Talk. Eighties beats are merged with a voice that has been described as "angelic" as Jessie makes her most recent piece of music a little more up-tempo. Although it's easier to listen to, overall it's not as good as her previous work, but I am not condemning it. It's good, fun, relaxing music and she is showing why she's the prodigy of pop.

Rating: 7/10

Who do you think will breakthrough in pop this year? What do you think about Jessie Ware's new song? Is it better than the rest? Express your opinions by commenting below.

Listen to "Jessie Ware-Sweet Talk" here>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9IsJ2MYKQI

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Bingo Players feat. Far East Movement-Get Up (Rattle)

Does this song sound familiar? Well if it doesn't, then you have certainly been living in a bubble. Last year Bingo Players released one of the best dance tunes of the year under the name Rattle. Now, (teaming up with Far East Movement) they re-release their song in an attempt for more chart success, renaming it Get Up (Rattle). The video is hilarious, but if vigilante ducks isn't your thing, then you may like the music itself. Some will argue that having Far East Movement almost MCing the track has ruined it, but if anything it has made it better. You can imagine more people singing this now as there are lyrics to it, as well as that little scream of "GET UP" before the "chorus" making this track sound so much more alive than before. Some will moan about how this song is no longer original, but sometimes original things have to be changed to be better.

Rating: 8/10

What version do you prefer? The original or the one featuring Far East Movement? What songs are better than their original version? Express your opinions by commenting below.

Listen to "Bingo Players featuring Far East Movement-Get Up (Rattle)" here> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_BGKyAKigs

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Bebe Black-Deathwish

Just like Jessie Ware, Bebe Black has managed to work a cool type of pop, one that won't send you on a rant about "how you hate music these days". She works electro-pop very well and has been dubbed as the new La Roux, and she may be great filler while we wait on another album from the electronic duo. Her new and breakthrough song Deathwish combines the elements of Emeli Sande-esque pop with the cool sound of La Roux, making the song both tragic, yet fun at the same time. She could be a star, watch out for her.

Rating: 7/10

Who looks like an unknown rising star in 2013? Are you loving this mix of genres that Bebe Black is working? Express your opinions by commenting below.

Listen to "Bebe Black-Deathwish" here> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZpFpOZStu4

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Amelia Lily-Shut Up (And Give Me Whatever You Got)

Sigh, another X Factor reject. What happened to Amelia Lily anyway? She was dubbed a "rock chick" on the singing competition and I was genuinely excited to see if she could produce anything close to the likes of P!nk, turns out she has went far from it. She follows up from here disappointing debut You Bring Me Joy with a new and not-so terrible single Shut Up (And Give Me Whatever You Got). This is however, in no means fantastic. She just sounds better as she is able to stretch her voice, unlike the underwhelming debut single, yet still manages to leave listeners disinterested and bored. She should have taken her own direction, but that's what pop does to you.

Rating: 5/10

Who is your favourite X Factor reject? Do you like Amelia Lily's dance tunes or prefer her doing something more rock?

Listen to "Amelia Lily-Shut Up (And Give Me Whatever You Got) here> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozwKs_H789w

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The Neighbourhood-Let It Go

Californian group The Neighbourhood are a new and upcoming hip-hop group, and they spell "Neighbourhood" right! (Not like the rest of you damn Americans). They aren't the best sounding new hip-hop group, but they definitely can tweak their material to make it perfection. Their new single Let It Go has a touch of mainstream - looking like it could easily be a Coldplay record - but it's that tiny bit cool, making quite enjoyable. I've got a feeling they will become horribly overrated soon, but for now, they are cool and making good music.

Rating: 6/10

What artists do you think will break into the charts this year? Do you think The Neighbourhood are overrated? Express your opinions by commenting below.

Listen to "The Neighbourhood-Let It Go" here> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbvpM8Yj5Fk

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The Milk-(All I Wanted Was) Danger

Damn this is cool. London band The Milk have brought rock n' roll back with their new song (All I Wanted Was) Danger. This soul rock is so fresh I almost forgot what genre this was and it is nice to see it being revived. Frontman Rick Nunn has a very unique voice, making it noticeable, but not annoying. The backing vocals add to the class of this song and the whole theme of it makes it sound very old school. With an edgy 60s sound, this track is enough to make you want to see The Milk live.

Rating: 8/10

What's your favourite new band of 2013? Do you like the sound of this song and should it be revived? Express your opinions by commenting below.

Listen to "The Milk-(All I Wanted Was) Danger" here> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLtWdLBZR44

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