So it’s 2010, which is weird but also quite cool, or it will be when we figure out all the important stuff, like what we’re going to call it and whether or not the world will end any time soon. Upon reflection, that’s not really important. What really counts is what hot new music we’re going to be humming along to as the earth splits apart and John Cusack flies past you in a limo. So here it is, the much-fabled shortlist of bands to watch out for in 2010.

Everything Everything

 

They conjure a refreshing sound that, some would say, is a genre-defying mix of melodic pop with clever lyricism. What makes Everything Everything stand out from the other bands kicking about at the moment is their command over unorthodox beats. One of the best albums of last year was by Biffy Clyro, a band who took the manipulation of conventional time signatures to the next level, and Everything Everything is more than capable of replicating their success with that approach to songwriting.  

Expect a lot from these guys this year - they currently have a very limited set, but with their growing popularity, the repertoire seriously needs a buff-up over the next few months. I wouldn’t be surprised to see more than one gem come out of that process.

Two Door Cinema Club



This is an interesting one, because all things considered, they were actually a band to watch in 2009. Releasing the two incredible singles ‘Something Good Can Work’ and ‘I Can Talk’ has already pitched the band as one of the coolest acts around.

However, with the new album Tourist History set for release in March, it will be 2010 that sees TDCC step up to the next level, while bringing their uber-stylish brand of art pop to the world and beyond. Well probably not beyond, those 60s ‘we’ll be living on the moon by 2010’ predictions really were crazy.

Klaxons

'What, the Klaxons? But they’re old and stuff!’

Well yeah, kind of. First, they’re not that old, as it was only a few years ago that the Klaxons changed the face of indie by seamlessly composing dance-orientated tracks that pretty much set the standard for a new genre. Second, after a series of setbacks with their sophomore album (the suits hated it for being too experimental, commanding them to re-record); the Klaxons are set to make a return with what could be one of the most interesting sounds of the year.

There you go. That’s your 2010 sorted out musically. Now, all I want to know is, where are the jetpacks and robot slaves we were promised?