Here is the top 10 (or, rather, the top 9) of the Juror’s vote section of The Deli’s Best of NYC 2010 Emerging Artists Poll.
This poll was EXTREMELY fragmented: 29 jurors (out of the 40+ we contacted) expressed their vote for their 3 favorite emerging NYC artists of 2010, and only 9 of these artists – the ones in this list – received multiple votes.
|
Twin Shadow (pic below) is a rather predictable winner – the mustoachoed Brooklynite came out of nowhere in 2010 with a record produced and released by Grizzly Bear’s own Chris Bear, that was met with widespread critical acclaim.
On the other hand, it’s rather unexpected the result of the faceless, 80s inspired dance outfit Games – tied on #1 – who were also the only band, together with lo-fi heroes Oberhofer (3rd in this chart, pic below), to receive 3 juror votes.
Lia Ices, tied on 3rd place with her ethereal and haunting songs that recently found home at Jagjaguar records.
Tied at #4 five very original indie bands, including the brutally innovative Buke and Gass, Dream Diary‘s beautifully blurred melodies, Ava Luna‘s doo wop infused indie pop, Fang Island‘s "indie arena rock", and Oh Land‘s Scandinavian sophistication.
SPEND THE NIGHT WITH GAMES – Side A by Games
The Deli’s Staff