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The Top 5 Live Acts of 2011

With a new year comes a new empty calendar to fill up with new gig dates and new acts to check out. To help Devil's readers fill up those empty spaces Callie Morris, web editor on ticketing website Aloud.com, has listed some of her favourite acts and hot tips for 2011. Thanks Callie.

Surfer Blood
From: West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Surfer Blood released their first album Astro Coast in 2010, after they had gained some radio play for their debut single 'Swim'. With catchy beats and fun melodies it's a shame they haven't been getting a lot more recognition for their music. These guys are definitely worth seeing in 2011, especially the percussion/keyboardist - he's just rad.

The energy they put into each performance is pretty infectious and their live acts are really tight - these guys are definitely ones to watch out for this year.

For Surfer Blood tickets and more information check out Aloud.com.

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Surfer Blood - Myspace : Website : Last.FM

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Surfer Blood
Swim (Live on KEXP)




Django Django
From: London, United Kingdom

Everyone should know about Django Django, they are just what we all need at the moment to beat the winter blues - refreshingly energetic without taking themselves too seriously. Pretty much psychedelic art pop with a twist, these guys have a completely distinctive sound. And the more people that get to hear it the better off we'll all be! They're snazzy dressers too.
At their live shows they like to keep it very concise and choreographed, stripping everything back to create a really crisp sound of old rock n roll - they then mix this with their experimental recorded stuff creating an unforgettable performance.

Check out their topical (and somewhat prescient) Skies Over Cairo, the soundtrack to a revolution.

Go Try

Django Django - Skies Over Cairo by The Bonjour Branch

Go Visit

Django Django - Bandcamp : Last.FM

Metronomy
From: London via Brighton (by way of Devon), United Kingdom

Metronomy are technically (actually!) not a new band, they were formed in 1999, but vastly underrated they put on such an amazing performance that it would be silly not to go see them this year!

Live, the Brighton based band are known for their synchronised chest-light shows - quirky dance routines and the general feeling that they're all having an amazing time.

They are doing quite an extensive UK tour in April this year, so for more information about Metronomy go to their ticket page at Aloud.com.

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Metronomy - Myspace : Website : Last.FM

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Metronomy
She Wants

The Heartbreaks
From: Morecambe/Manchester, United Kingdom

Lancashire lads The Heartbreaks released their debut single 'Liar, My Dear' in 2010, have an album in the pipeline and are doing a very mini UK tour next month... Not just your typical indie band they have been likened to greats such as The Smiths and are definitely one of my firm favourites for 2011.

They'll be performing in Oxford, Bristol and Manchester in March and April this year, so check out Aloud.com for news, information and gig tickets for The Heartbreaks.

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The Heartbreaks - Myspace : Last.FM

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The Heartbreaks
Liar, My Dear

The Border Surrender
From: London, United Kingdom

After releasing their debut EP in April 2010, The Border Surrender have been playing the occasional London based gig, but definitely deserve a place on my list as they are all set for big things this year.

With influences from artists such as Bon Iver, The Shins and Band of Horses their sound is a mixture of folk and indie and has gained them a dedicated bunch of fans. This year their energetic gigs will kick off in London in March, to keep yourselves up to date make sure you keep an eye on their official Myspace

Go Try

The Border Surrender - Call To Prayer by Smoky Carrot Records

Go Visit

The Border Surrender - Myspace : Last.FM

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The Border Surrender
Oh Mary