Earlier this week I posted about bands I saw at SXSW, however, there's always bands you wish you saw but for whatever reason, you never did get that opportunity.  This is my list of artists I wish I had seen this year, bands that I highly recommend, some of who's songs are my favorites right now.

Kitten - I honestly tried three times to see this LA band of 18 year old musicians and missed them each time due to schedule changes at the venues. Their vocalist Chloe Chaidez is a cross between Karen O and Siouxsie Sioux; add to that an 80's revival sound and I can't get enough of it! 

"Cut It Out" the first single from the "Cut It Out EP" out now, buy the EP on iTunes here: http://atlr.ec/U6gnai Site: http://kittentheband.com Like: http://fb.com/kittenband Follow: http://twitter.com/kittentheband Listen: http://soundcloud.com/kittentheband Directors - Hana Ardelean & Jen Szilvagyi Director of Photography - Abraham Martinez Editor - Anna Patel / Foundation Content Colorist - Tom Rovak / Foundation Content Gaffer - Jose Martinez Focus puller- Scott O'Neil Data Wrangler- Glen Landry AC - Matt Maxwell Make-up Artist - Boutheyna "Boots" Lead - Tatiana Khawaja Lead - Eric Lichtenberger PA - Matt Goodhue PA - Ben Cho © 2012 WMG.

Foxes - the first time I heard this song I fell in love with it instantly; this UK singer has an EP out and is currently working on full album which I can't wait to hear! I also recommend you check out "Clarity" by ZEDD to hear her vocals on a good dance track.

Foxes is back with a brand new single Better Love. Get your copy here: Apple Music: http://iamfox.es/BetterLoveiT Spotify: http://iamfox.es/BetterLoveSY Google Play: http://iamfox.es/BetterLoveGP Amazon: http://iamfox.es/BetterLoveAMZ You can also pre-order Foxes new album which features Body Talk, Better Love and an instant download of Feet Don't Fail Me Now here: http://iamfox.es/AllINeediTDLX Keep up with Foxes: http://iamfoxes.com http://twitter.com/iamfoxes http://facebook.com/iamfoxes http://instagram.com/iamfoxes http://po.st/iamfoxes http://google.com/+iamfoxes Music video by Foxes performing Youth.

Bastille - an impressive indie-flavored pop quartet from London that are topping the charts for a good reason; I'm even more blown-away after seeing this a capella / acoustic video. 

Bastille performing Pompeii live at The British Museum http://www.britishmuseum.org/whats_on/exhibitions/pompeii_and_herculaneum.aspx Join Bastille online: https://www.facebook.com/bastilleuk https://twitter.com/bastilledan http://bastilleuk.tumblr.com/ http://instagram.com/bastilledan/ http://soundcloud.com/bastilleuk http://www.bastillebastille.com/

Haim - these valley girl sisters have a reminiscent feel of Fleetwood Mac incorporated with a modern R&B pop sound; I just want to dance along with them. 

Falling EP Out Now -- iTunes: http://haaa.im/MIyC0K Limited 10" Vinyl: http://haaa.im/MqtMwf Music Video: http://haaa.im/qBfkWt 'Don't Save Me' -- iTunes: http://haaa.im/NmtGTy Vinyl for US & UK: http://haaa.im/b2cafz Music Video: http://haaa.im/fz29kv Purchase the 'Forever' EP here: smarturl.it/HAIMForeverEP http://facebook.com/HAIMtheband http://twitter.com/HAIMtheband http://HAIMtheband.com TOUR DATES: http://haaa.im/WOF8nx Produced by: HAIM & Ludwig Goransson Video Credits: Directed by Austin Peters Produced by Austin Peters and Stefan Weinberger Edited by Taylor Ward Director of Photography: Martim Vian AC: Nadia Baptista Art Director: Natalie Ziering Make Up: Dina Gregg Hair: Candice Birns Graphic: Seth Brau PA: Skye Optican

Alt-J - very original English alt-rock band who's music is full of layers with hints of folk and pop; my personal favorite is the song "Dissolve Me" but there's no video yet.

Directed by Ellis Bahl. Get debut album 'An Awesome Wave' here: http://smarturl.it/AnAwesomeWave (digital) http://smarturl.it/AAWCD (physical). Out in the US via Canvasback Music on September 18


San Cisco - this Australian four-piece is getting a lot of attention lately and I was curious how well the 19 year old band members would perform live; they definitely have potential.

Vrolijker dan San Cisco gaat het dit jaar niet meer worden. Luister maar eens naar 'Awkward', de single waarmee ze nu aan het doorbreken zijn. Wat is dat lekker he!? http://avro.nl/Toppop3/artiesten/sancisco.aspx


Petite Noir - Chris Ely on my management roster knows Yannick Ilunga from his time in South Africa so I wanted to touch base with him in Austin. Sadly his only non-badge required show was at same time as Green Day, so I missed him by 30 minutes.

PETITE NOIR - PRESSURE Video by BEN JOHNSON Assisted by Bella Knemeyer http://www.facebook.com/petitenoir1 http://www.twitter.com/PETITE_NOIR http://www.benralphjohnson.tumblr.com http://www.b-johnson.com A glimpse of what's in store from Petite Noir - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - It's been an extremely exciting couple of months for the 22 year old half-Congolese, half-Angolan solo artist Yannick Ilunga, aka Petite Noir.


Twenty One Pilots - you can hear Eminem's influence in this duo that consists of a rapper/pianist and live drummer, who actually does a back flip during their performances; plus you can't help but sing along to this catchy tune!

twenty one pilots performing "Holding on to You" at their sold out show at Newport Music Hall in Columbus, OH. Free downloads and more at twentyonepilots.com. Video produced by Reel Bear Media. ReelBearMedia.com Audio recorded and mixed by Earthwork Recording Studio. EarthworkRecording.com

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - the fact that they hit number one without being on a major label proves the music industry is changing. They were the must-see act this year but I didn't want to deal with hours of waiting in line and sadly got my RSVP too late that would have let me cut the line at Woodies Awards.

Same Love feat. Mary Lambert on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/same-love-feat.-mary-lambert/id543948282 We support civil rights, and hope WA State voters will APPROVE REF 74 and legalize marriage equality. Visit http://www.music4marriage.org for more info.

King Loses Crown - I hung with these SF guys quite a bit even though I didn't get a chance to see them play, but I can vouch that they are amazing live and this video is absolutely incredible!

You Can't Escape - EP OUT NOW!!! "Darker than Devo, faster than Depeche Mode, denser than Killing Joke, but sharing the apocalyptic atmosphere of those artists, San Francisco trio King Loses Crown releases their new single "My Revenge."

I really hope you enjoy some of these artists as much as me!  xoxo

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