FIDLAR is The Deli LA’s Best Emerging Artist of the Year

Deli LA Readers, Our Best of LA 2011 Poll for Emerging Artists got dragged for way too long this year, but we finally got to the end of it. Here are the results of the overall chart, which gathers all the points assigned through local jury, writers, readers and open submissions. Thanks to all those who voted, we hope that you’ll find a couple of new all-time favorite artists in this list.

1. FIDLAR

They say that punk bands are in their prime when they’re still young, crass, and defiantly apathetic. So it makes sense that  FIDLAR isn’t really preoccupied at the moment with tax deductions or even college for that matter – their vicious garage anthems are all about existing in the now, being politically incorrect with a purpose and, you know, having some unabashed fun on a Friday night. (photo credit Alice Baxley)

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2. ALLAH-LAS

Smoky garage rock is usually associated with San Francisco, greatly due to the communal kinship and prolific work ethic of bands such as the Fresh & Onlys, Sick Alps, and Thee Oh Sees. But go a little further south and you’ll discover the skuzzy, sun dappled sounds of Allah Las. Sculpted and retro-fitted from the perennial Nuggets compilation, the quartet does occasionally touch base with their sixties forbearers, but their delectable fuzzy nuggets invoke a cool, phlegmatic vibe that’s very much attuned with their home city.

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3. VANAPRATSA

Vanaprasta knows exactly how to channel Los Angeles’ buzz into their music, which is as surprising as a walk in the city itself. Combining psychedelia and rock n’ roll, all five of the band members craft pieces of an intricate puzzle for the listener to put together.

Artist J W F OS TOTAL   1 Fidlar 4   0.012 3 7.012 2 Allah-Las 6   0.006   6.006 3 Vanaprasta 3 1 0.024 1 5.024 4 Grouplove 3 2 0.006   5.006 5 Sue Scrofa 1   3 1 5 6 NO 3 1 0.01   4.01 8 Stab City 2   2   4 7 The King’s English     3 1 4 9 Ross Sea Party 2   0.5 1 3.5 10 Incan Abraham 3   0.055   3.055 11 Hands 2 1 0.051   3.051 12 The Present Moment 3   0.032   3.032 13 J Irvin Dally 3   0.012   3.012 14 Superhumanoids 3   0.011   3.011 15 Belle Brigade 2 1 0.007   3.007   Hanni El Khatib 2 1 0.007   3.007 17 Manhattan Murder Mystery 3   0.007   3.007 18 Dante vs. Zombies 3   0.004   3.004 19 Makepeace Brothers 3   0.001   3.001 20 Shining Twins 3   0   3 21 The Dead Ships   1 1 1 3 22 Yellow Red Sparks     1.5 1 2.5 23 Death to Anders 2   0.05   2.05   Sister Ruby Band     0.05 2 2.05 25 Sabrosa Purr 2   0.037   2.037 26 Octavius 2   0.016   2.016 27 LA Font     0.007 2 2.007   2 Hearts & Chemicals 2   0.006   2.006 29 Chelsea Wolfe   2 0.005   2.005 30 Saint Motel 1 1 0.005   2.005   Evan Voyas 2   0.003   2.003 32 Nite Jewel 2   0.003   2.003   PAPA 2   0.002   2.002 34 The White Buffalo 2   0.002   2.002 35 Princeton 1 1 0.001   2.001 36 Hi Ho Silver Ho     0.004 1.5 1.504   Of Verona     0.002 1.25 1.252   Toy Bombs 1   0.076   1.076   Tennis System 1   0.051   1.051 40 Bixby Knolls 1   0.046   1.046 41 Chasing Kings 1   0.031   1.031 42 The Californian 1   0.031   1.031 43 Electric Flower 1   0.03   1.03 44 Dreamtapes 1   0.027   1.027 45 The Fake Furs     0.013 1 1.013 46 Walking Sleep     0.005 1 1.005 47 Nico STAI 1   0.004   1.004 48 Geneva Jacuzzi 1   0.002   1.002 49 Lord Huron 1   0.002   1.002 50 Honeyhoney     0.001 1 1.001 51 Arrica Rose     0.026 0.5 0.526 Legend: J = Jury – OS = Open Submissions – W = Deli Writers – F = Fans