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Discover XPN Artists To Watch - New Music from New Artists

Every day, WXPN receives new music from a variety of artists. One of the things we are proud to provide to our listeners is new music from new artists. So, we've compiled a new list of Artists to Watch from many with which we have connected in strong and positive ways. We think you will connect with them also.

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December 2006: The Slip

The music of The Slip seems like straightforward indie-rock, but its subtle and intricate layers reveal themselves over time. More >>

November 2006: Rodrigo Y Gabriela

The acoustic music duo Rodrigo Y Gabriela play "FWA" - Flamenco With Attitude. Rod & Gab are Rodrigo Sanchez and Gabriela Quintero. Their self-titled U.S. debut is on ATO Records and was produced by John Leckie. More >>

October 2006: Sasha Dobson

Singer/songwriter Sasha Dobson upholds the jazz tradition of past greats like Ella Fitzgerald while breaking conventional rules. More >>

September 2006: Gran Bel Fisher

Full Moon Cigarette finds Gran Bel Fisher's unique, life-affirming perspective fueled by his powerful and mellifluous voice, passionate songwriting, and consummate musicianship. More >>

August 2006: The Format

Throwing dance parties after being dropped by their record label and making an unforgivingly happy pop album after a difficult breakup, The Format is determined to stay positive. They've succeeded. In fact, listening to Dog Problems may just inspire you to just get up and dance. More >>

July 2006: Grace Potter & The Nocturnals

Grace Potter & The Nocturnals are a blues-rock quartet with a passion for music from decades past. Rural Vermont is home to the band, which is led by 22-year-old Grace, a talented frontwoman whose vocals have drawn comparisons to legends like Janis Joplin and Bonnie Raitt. With their inspired blend of americana, rock and roll, and blues, the band stirs up a sense of nostalgia for the artists and music of the 60s and 70s, which are very much instrumental to the band's overall sound. More >>

June 2006: The Hiders

The Hiders display a musically robust Americana style that recalls such genre classics as Uncle Tupelo, Sparklehorse, Emmylou Harris and The Band. The Hiders also make a strong companion to current rustic rock artists such as Band Of Horses and My Morning Jacket. More >>

May 2006: Gnarls Barkley

So, who is Gnarls Barkley? The rumors fly in every direction and remain unverifiable, but with links to underground hip-hop artists Danger Mouse (of The Grey Album fame) and Cee-Lo, the listener is in for the most unique and surprising soul music experience of 2006 so far. More >>

April 2006: Guillemots

Britain's Guillemots are a young band greatly skilled at fusing unique sonic textures to their catchy and uplifting music. The end result is a completely modern sounding pop ensemble that is able to challenge the listener while also paying homage to the rich history of classic pop songwriting. More >>

March 2006: James Hunter

Anyone who's seen or heard James Hunter perform is already hip to his remarkable talents as a singer, guitarist and songwriter. This includes Van Morrison who asserts, "James is one of the best voices, and best kept secrets, in British R&B and Soul. Check him out." More >>

February 2006: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah!

While a lot of bands view the promotional apparatus as a necessary evil, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah prove that it's still possible for a band to get heard, given enough talent and perseverance, without a PR agency or a label. More >>

January 2006: KT Tunstall

KT Tunstall is a sparkling new songwriter with Chinese blood, a Scottish heart, great legwarmers and a cool name who celebrates classic singer-songwriting with an articulate, accessible, immediate brew of rootsy sass, wistful quandary and after-hours atmosphere. More >>