"But Frankly I Think You Are So Much More"

Right now, everyone needs to turn their Jonas Brother’s CDs from 8 to zero and pay attention: Brighten is the best band you’ve never heard of. Aside from the occasional sound-clip in a tour video on MySpace from The Maine, you have probably never heard anything by Brighten and I can almost guarantee that you care even less. However, you need to start caring. Immediately.

First and foremost, this band has better production values (reference footnote A) than half of the money-maker bands out there. In a very Buddy Holly sort of way, this band arranges a trio to play complex pieces of music better than a band of five or six could pull off. Second, their music is a true breath of fresh air. Not only are the songs a brilliant mix between Copeland, Brand New and Sherwood, but their vibe is instantly contagious. If you’ve not heard any of their junks before, peep it all here.

*A* And while we are on the note of great production values, you need to double check the Pennsylvania band The Right Coast. The band is bound to be picked up very soon (my money’s on Fearless) and have huge potential. A particular track of note is their dope steeze cover of Taylor Swift’s “Love Story.”