It probably isn’t a surprise that Sol Cat won the top spot in our Open Submission Poll with a 7.16 from our editors. They had already won our Artist of the Month Poll earlier this summer, and earned praise from My Old Kentucky Blog and Relix Magazine. Their dedication to trippy groove-rock extends far beyond their music; they have carved out a very distinct nook in the Universe, and then stuck a towel under the door jam so smoke won’t escape. 2013 saw the release of their EP “Welcome to the Cowabunga,” (as well as THIS amazing tribute to Paul McCartney and the Christmas spirit, with the Kansas Bible Company.) So they are rolling into the New Year on some pretty strong momentum. This video for "Sea of Light" offers a glimpse into the Sol Cat microcosm. –Terra James-Jura