The Best Indie Music of 2011 (sixth installment)

Indie music is an indulgence for me, I am a glutton. The 2011 list continues...
Enjoy!

The New Division

Album: Shadows, released September, 2011

John Kunkel resided in Uruguay for 18 years, then moved to southern California. Attending college, and inspired by bands such as Depeche Mode, John's experimentation with synthesizers evolved in his dorm room. He gradually drew attention and progressively compiled a band. I have a weakness for a man with a confident falsetto, which John delivers!

Lana Del Ray
Album: Born To Die, officially releases January, 2012

Okay, so I'm cheating a little here. Lana Del Rey's album, Born To Die, doesn't officially release until later this month. However, I've been listening to tracks from the album for several months already, and I can't wait until the end of the year to share this up-and-coming star! Sultry singer-songwriter Elizabeth Grant describes herself as "gansta Nancy Sinatra." Learn her stage name, Lana Del Rey, you will no doubt hear more of her as 2012 commences!

Patrick Wolf
Album: Lupercalia, released June, 2011

The eccentric, flamboyant Patrick Denis Apps is a creative musical genius. He is English-Irish in decent and resides in south London. He masterfully infuses electronic and classical.

The Dø
Album: Both Ways Open Jaws, released November, 2011

The Dø ("doh") is a French/Finnish indie pop band based in Paris and comprised of the duo Olivia Merilahti and Dan Levy.

Mates of State
Album: Mountaintops, released September, 2011

Currently residing in San Fransisco, CA, husband and wife duo, Kori Gardner and Jason Hammel, have been making beautiful music together since 1997. They both quit their day jobs (teacher and medical researcher) to focus on their music career while raising two children. So cute!

Bombay Bicycle Club
Album: A Different Kind of Fix, released September, 2011

Bombay Bicycle Club is named after an Indian restaurant chain in London, England, the home of this indie rock band. The lead vocal, Jack Steadman's voice is one-of-a-kind, very dulcet and mellow. Jack and drummer Suren de Saram began creating music together at the tender age of 15.

Notable mentions: 

Ohbijou, Album: Metal Meets, released September, 2011

St. Vincent, Album: Strange Mercy, released Sept, 2011

Gauntlet Hair, Album: s/t, released Oct, 2011

To listen to my Best Indie Music Of 2011 Playlist, click here: http://grooveshark.com/#/playlist/2011+Indie+Best+Of/52460159