Within the endless current of new music, it's difficult for anyone to keep up with all that's coming out. So to combat this ongoing influx of sound, every month we will publish our "Best New Artists of the Month" article in the hope that you never miss out on the outstanding new artists that modernity has to offer. [do action="sub-heading" title="Vaults"/] It’s not often that a band with hardly any past, and almost no marketing or fanfare, can grab the music world’s attention with just one song. And yet, that is exactly what Vaults did with their hauntingly beautiful debut release, ‘Cry No More.’ The track is a work of of art, and the rather enigmatic nature of the band itself has only been feeding the buzz. Vaults hasn’t yet released any information about future plans, but judging by the fact that they can drop a release as good “Cry No More’ right from the get-go speaks volumes about the bright future this band has ahead of them. With the track's total play count well into the six-figures, and a profusion of newly converted fans, it’s Vaults' time to step into the spotlight. (written by Chris Danks) [do action="big-player-soundcloud" thepostid="32289" artist="Vaults" title="Cry No More" id="107996610" link="http://soundcloud.com/entervaults/cry-no-more"]dadf[/do] [do action="sub-heading" title="Ben Khan"/] Already reaching internet buzz status off of two songs, the mysterious Ben Khan has created one of the most unique soundscapes in recent memory. Besides the endless comparisons to Jai Paul, we expect Ben Khan to eventually move past them into his own recognizable niche. And when he does, look for Ben to bust out of the internet wickets and into mainstream status. [do action="big-player-soundcloud" thepostid="33594" artist="Ben Khan" title="Eden" id="112562118" link="http://soundcloud.com/benkhan/eden"/] [do action="sub-heading" title="Sylvan Esso"/] With so many bands expressing sound the same way, it's more important than ever to find some way to stand out. But for the Durham, NC based duo, Sylvan Esso, standing out is simply a byproduct of the interlocking duality of soft ethereal vocals from Amelia Meath, and jarring electronic production from Nick Sanborn. The combination of the two seemingly polar opposites come together in a decidedly cohesive way on Sylvan Esso, giving them an edge that will have them rising above the musical competitors very shortly. You can expect a debut album from this duo in 2014. [do action="big-player-server" thepostid="32593" artist="Sylvan Esso" title="Hey Mami" filelink="/hd_uploads/songs/01 - Hey Mami.mp3"/] [do action="big-player-server" thepostid="32593" artist="Sylvan Esso" title="Play It Right" filelink="/hd_uploads/songs/04 - Play It Right.mp3"/] [do action="sub-heading" title="Cathedrals "/] With Cathedral's debut single, "Unbound", dropping last week, this San Fran duo is a late addition to the list, albeit a no-brainer. Because as soon as "Unbound" hit our ears, we knew that Cathedrals were something to behold. "Unbound" is the kind of debut track that sets the stage for an artist's entire career, so expect this lovely track to serve as a viable platform for the duo to continue their newfound, and deserved, success. [do action="big-player-soundcloud" thepostid="33629" artist="Cathedrals" title="Unbound" id="112506037" link="http://soundcloud.com/wearecathedrals/unbound"/]
Best New Artists of the Month