As fall's abundance of new music spills out over the season, it's easy for lesser-known bands to get submerged in all the noise. USA TODAY's Korina Lopez picks a few releases that might be worth a spin.Ssion, Bent (Released Sept. 18)The hook: Sexy, shimmering electro-pop with plenty of nightclub swagger makes gender-bending artist Cody Critcheloe a fun find.For fans of: Scissor Sisters, Pet Shop Boys
MORE: Best new headphones at Reviewed.com Dragonette, Bodyparts (Sept. 25) The hook: If the name sounds familiar, that's because the trio has worked on big hits such as Far East Movement's Like A G6 and Martin Solveig's Hello. Their gritty, distinctive dance rock has also been featured on Grey's Anatomy, Vampire Diaries and Gossip Girl.For fans of: Yeah Yeah YeahsTift Merritt, Traveling Alone (Oct. 2)The hook: Pop and country fans alike could take a shine to the Grammy-nominated singer's intimate style of storytelling and swooning vocals. For fans of: Emmylou Harris, Sheryl Crow, Shelby LynneZedd, Clarity
(Oct. 9)The hook: The German electronic dance music artist is a classically trained musician who composes his songs on piano before importing them into his computer. His hands-in-the-air style of club techno has earned A-list fans such as Skrillex, and he's worked with Lady Gaga and Deadmau5.For fans of: Tiesto, David Guetta, AviciiMachine Gun Kelly, Lace Up(Oct. 9)The hook: The up-and-coming rapper recruited an eclectic mix to collaborate on his album, including Young Jeezy, Avenged Sevenfold, Bun B and DMX. He also has street cred: He's signed to Diddy's Bad Boy label.For fans of: Waka Flocka Flame, Juicy JLord Huron, Lonesome Dreams(Oct. 9)The hook: The indie-folk band paints a vivid landscape with upbeat, warm melodies and the dreamy vocals of frontman Ben Schneider. For fans of: Of Monsters and Men, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Milo GreeneSmoke and Jackal, EP No. 1(Oct. 16)The hook: Fans breathlessly awaiting the next Kings of Leon album get a step closer with Jared Followill's side project. Followill and vocalist Nick Brown create a sleepy, wistful brand of rock that may have enough emotional swagger to tide listeners over. For fans of:Kings of LeonZZ Ward, Til the Casket Drops(Oct 16)The hook:Zsuzsanna Ward got her start in a blues band when she was 12, and at 16, tried her hand at rapping. Her unapologetic blend of hip-hop, blues and pop paired with smoky vocals could make this singer a star.For fans of:Adele, Amy WinehouseShiny Toy Guns, III(Oct. 22)The hook:The band's taut synth-pop and bombastic melodies are a welcome return after a four-year hiatus. For fans of:The Killers, Ellie GouldingFor more information about reprints & permissions, visit our FAQ's. To report corrections and clarifications, contact Standards Editor Brent Jones. For publication consideration in the newspaper, send comments to letters@usatoday.com. Include name, phone number, city and state for verification. To view our corrections, go to corrections.usatoday.com.
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