After our first list of 5 bands to watch in 2008, we've got another one for you here on Band Weblogs. 8 more acts to keep an eye on for 2008. If you haven't heard of some of these bands yet, or even if you have - have a listen to their music on their Myspace pages, links are supplied under the descriptions.
A good New Year's resolution for 2008 could be to support more live music! If any of these acts happen to be playing in a town near you, go and check them out - you'll be glad you did!
Cage The Elephant
I really can't wait for 2008, as it will be the year that the world discovers Cage The Elephant. A five piece from Kentucky, the young quintet are residing in London for the next year or so. This year saw them tour with The Wombats, Foals, Queens Of The Stoneage and The Ravonettes. The band also released their first ever limited edition 7" of double A side single "Free Love / Tiny Little Robots". With amazing early support from Gigwise, Click Music, Clash Magazine, NME and everyone else that happens to see them live, CTE are surely the one to put your money on for 2008. Not since Kings of Leon / Foo Fighters / Rolling Stones have we seen a band like this. Lock up your daughters, for Cage The Elephant are loose! They return in 2008 with second single "In One Ear" which has already been getting a lot of Zane Lowe love.
Cage The Elephant on Myspace
Cage The Elephant Official Website
Dawn Kinnard
A weird yet wonderful Pennsylvanian, Dawn Kinnard will be one of those surely to get into the Mercury Shortlist in 2008. With songwriting that breaks all current trends, Dawn is as original as she is incredible. With excellent live shows in London, Dawn picked up features from the Guardian Music online and Q4 Music along with that vital word of mouth 'secret for 2008' vibe. Always surprising the audience with her guest performer for sublime track "Clear The Way", Dawn recently was joined on stage by Cerys Mathews in London's Soho Revue Bar. Dawn Kinnard's debut single "Fortune Teller / Devils Flame" has already had Radio 1, 2 and 6Music spins and is due for release in January 2008 with the album 'The Courtesy Fall' set for an April 2008 release.
Harrys Gym
A Norwegian quartet with a front woman oozing enough cool kid charisma to match that of Karen O, Anna Lise can easily hold a room full of male music critics, and aspiring musicians in the palm of her hand - and in awe! Creating music that slips perfectly into the indie pop rock dance category, Harrys Gym music could be filled in between Bowie and Blonde.
Harrys Gym on Myspace
Harrys Gym Official Website
KT Tunstall
Not much introduction needed for the Scottish lady with the shiny silver guitar. KT released her second album proper 'Drastic Fantastic' in September 2007, along with the two singles "Hold On" and "Saving My Face". A total album chart resident, "Eye To The Telescope" set the bar for KT's recent offering, and unsurprisingly, 'Drastic Fantastic' has also kept the standards high. KT will be back in 2008 with another single and a massive April UK tour.
KT Tunstall on Myspace
KT Tunstall Official Website
Ben's Brother
A five piece London band with the songs that will have you getting back in touch with your emotional side - Ben's Brother's music is powerful with emotive lyrical content. Having recently been forced to rush release their album in the US, the band are set to take the States by storm in 2008. Having had syncs in Greys Anatomy, the band's new single "Stuttering, Kiss Me Again" was also used in a chewing Gum Commercial that sent the Myspace and YouTube hits through the roof! Their debut album 'Beta Male Fairytales' was released in July 2007 and the band will enter the new year in March 2008, with this new single.
Ben's Brother on Myspace
Ben's Brother Official Website
Justin Nozuka
A Canadian singer songwriter that has all the young girls cutting off their arms for a piece of him, Justin Nozuka has surprisingly taken on this audience by default. Writing mature and complex old school R&B mixed with modern pop, Nozuka strums a guitar like an old time pro. At just nineteen, he has a long career ahead of him and this year will be the one to take notice of such a talent. Ready to properly release his album and concentrate on his music, Justin has just finally finished College.
Justin Nozuka on Myspace
Justin Nozuka Official Website
Joss Stone
Joss will be releasing her third single of the new album 'Baby Baby Baby' in February 2008. She performed at Fashion Rocks, Live Earth, Glastonbury and many others this year, along with her version of "Love" being used in the new Coco Chanel perfume commercial.
Joss Stone on Myspace
Joss Stone Official Website
Union Of Knives
This Scottish indie dance band will return in 2008 for the first time since 2006.
Union Of Knives on Myspace
Union Of Knives Official Website
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