Jim Carroll's future sounds

The Magic Kids

Swooning, majestic, headspinning harmonies from a bunch of Memphis indie kids who know their vintage pop.

www.myspace.com/themagickids

A Plastic Rose

Sligo-raised, Belfast-based combo throwing the sort of radio-friendly alt.rock shapes and licks that auger well for their future.

www.myspace.com/aplasticrose

City Center

Brooklyn duo making a dashing Panda Bear-like racket. Debut album due next month on Type

www.myspace.com/citycenternyc

Starfucker

Hipster electro-rock from Portland, Oregon armed with sweatbands, synths and a new album, Jupiter.

www.myspace.com/starfuckerss