[ezkcdude]

Plants and Animals. One of the best debuts in the last 5 or 10 years.

 

[Spy_Hill]

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Originally Posted by Davey /img/forum/go_quote.gif One of my favorite listens in recent times is the debut from Aussie band Augie March, Sunset Studies. Has a bit of the droney sound I love of Yo La Tengo (and if you don't know them, you do need "Electr-O-Pura" and "I Can Hear the Heart Beating as One"), but more of the Beatles melodica, very poetic lyrics too. But maybe not as upbeat throughout as you are looking for.

Excellent recommendation!

 

[tru blu]

Wussy - Left for Dead

I swear, I think everybody should get into The Libertines.

 

[Philimon]

I guess you wouldn't really consider them mostly upbeat, but I thought I would mention them since I am listening to them right now - Okkervil River. Listening to this one in particular:

 

[starcat]

Check one this page for Indie reviews: R Indie: Indie Rock

 

[Sherwood]

Lots of love for Colorado music in here: Apples In Stereo, Elephant 6, DeVotchka ... fun.

Keeping with the trend of bands affiliated with Colorado, have you heard chairlift? Friends of mine, and recently got their big break on the iPod nano ad.

Also look into Dressy Bessy. More Colorado music to soothe the soul.