by Tourdates Staff Writer, first published in LondonTourdates #054 ,16th October 2009

Marina And The Diamonds (pictured)
‘Mowgli’s Road’
Currently on the NME Radar tour, this latest product of the Kate Bush inspired generation is sure to rule 2010. Surely the next Natasha Khan.
Girls
‘Hellhole Ratrace’
The San Francisco psych-pop duo’s debut rocked our world like a hazily stoned summer day. They hit London later this month and we can’t wait!
The Phenomenal Handclap Band
’15 to 20’
This funky New York collective have been getting the ltd team clapping their sweaty little hands from 15 to 20 in euphoric unison all month. Phenomenal!
Seerauber Jenny
‘Push It Away’
It takes a special talent to make lo-fi sound stadium. ‘Push It Away’ creeps under your skin and leaves you tingling all day in the same way The Shins dig out a special place in your heart.