Anticipated of 2010 #1 - The Graduate

The release calendars have ceased to excite me. 2009 was an insane year for what I love, with new albums by Brand New, Manchester Orchestra, Kevin Devine, The Dear Hunter, and about 20 other recording artists whom I supported with cold, soft, online cash. So what's a boy to do, when the next year roles around with less promises?

He looks to the future, dang it.

So I have no idea when most of these "most anticipated" albums are coming out. But that doesn't stop me from day-dreaming about finally purchasing the perfect Alternative album from geniuses such as Hellogoodbye or The Graduate. As far as I'm concerned, waiting is half the battle.

Chances are, though, you haven't heard of The Graduate. Or maybe you have, you just took one look at the name and decided to avoid on contact. Well I'd recommend heading over to www.myspace.com/thegraduate and checking them out. Listen to their fantastic new single Don't Die Digging, and if you like it look back into their really solid-sounding alt-rock. I personally like them because of the vocals. I've never heard someone quite like their vocalist, he hits the notes well and dwells on all the right syllables.

Also, if you can grab a hold of their The Evergreen EP, it's what started me liking them in the first place. I didn't believe in them until I listened. Now I'm truly a fan.