25 Rock Underdogs according to Spin
"They came. They Rocked. But can they conquer? These critically adored artists all have the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' pop potential. To finally break out, what they may need is a little break"
(i think list in no particular order)
The Shins
The Von Bondies
Madlib
Jean Gare
Ryan Adams
El-P
Franz Ferdinand
Conor Oberst (Bright Eyes)
Cat Power
Hot Hot Heat
Death Cab for Cutie/Postal Service
Danger Mouse
Le Tigre
Kings of Leon
Teo Leo/Pharmacists
Rilo Kiley
The Wildhearts
My Morning Jacket
The Polyphronic Spree
Drive-by Truckers
Slug (Atmosphere)
Sahara Hotnights
The Fiery Furnances
Broken Social Scene
The Libertines