Recently, we painted a picture of the music scene as it stands in Nirvana Vs Everyone Since . Needless to say this was not a pretty sight.

But quality music is still alive, despite the f*#kwits at the large record companies forcefeeding us rubbish in return for a quick buck !

Critcism without alternative offerings doesn't exactly sit well, thusly we present you with a list of upcoming artists you need to know, stat! Yes, the Stone Roses, circa the 80s-90s are included. And while their songs may be older than most of you reading this, they should never be left off any list of must-listen-to-and-become-obsessed-with-bands.

For those of you already supporting these great acts, good work, mates. As for those of you who are not quite in the know , you knobber-dobbers, listen up!!

Here goes:

The 10 Bands Who Just May Save the Soul of Music.
(samples included!)

1. RAVEONETTES: Danish Electro-Rock Duo.
Twilight

2. EMMA POLLOCK: Formerly of the Delgados, with the sweetest voice ever.
Adrenaline

3. MALCOLM MIDDLETON : Glasgow solo artist - makes depression enviable.
We're All Going to Die

4. DE ROSA: Scottish Pop Rock with damn funny lyrics.
Cathkin Braes

5. GLASVEGAS: Brits with loud melodies and thoughtfull themes.
Geraldine

6. BRAZILIAN GIRLS: NYC band gets funky with electronica/rock.
St.Petersberg

7. CSS: Sao Pauloans with a UK soul.
Music is My Hot Hot Sex

8. BRITISH SEAPOWER: Coldplay with balls!
All In It

9.THE KLAXONS: New "New Wave" pop.
Gravity's Rainbow

10. STONE ROSES: Legends from Manchester - if you haven't heard of them, you're a sodding knobber-dobber.
I Am the Resurrection

We are yet to see the full effect of the Internet in terms of a band creating buzz to the extent that Nirvana or Oasis did in the 90s, but keep the faith!

Don't stop listening to the good stuff and hope to god that one day, these bands will yet again be booking regular spots at the top of the charts where they belong, leaving in their trail the irrelevant pile of trash that gets bigger by the day (I'm talking to you, Maroon 5 and Rihianna)

Story by the Artist Formerly Known as Jimmy No-Mates.