Is it something in the water at Elliot School that causes great bands to form there? The high school in London was already the alma mater of successful British musical act Hot Chip, mysterious hyperdub artist Burial, and Folktronic DJ Kieran Hebdan, also known as Four Tet. Heck, even Pierce Brosnan went there in the sixties. But the latest addition to the music scene by Elliot School is a young band named with an almost un-Googlable name called The xx. Originally comprised of four twenty year olds, …

Because I am not as creative as Chris Tracy, this list is gonna be a bit more straightforward and traditional in format.  I do apologize…
That being said, here are the 10 best new artists of 2009.  Here’s hoping they can be as creative/remain together in 2010.
10. Neon Indian
Equal parts video game arcade, acid trip, and hazy summer afternoon, the Texas group’s first album Psychic Chasms is as exuberant a musical experience as you’re likely to hear all year. And beyond their own music, they’ve produced some great remixes as well …

Every Friday afternoon DJs, directors and trainees vote on what music makes it to A-list, what ends up on B-list, and what just sucks.
The are the albums have made the cut at WCWM 90.9FM this week, including a few samples for your listening pleasure.