Johnny Come Lately

I know this marks me out for the hipster poseur that I am, but I've only recently discovered Fountains of Wayne, and I'm left wondering how I've missed them up 'til now? I mean, they've been around for, what, like ten years?

Where have I been?

I dunno, but I'm a fan now.

You know who else I've discovered lately? A band outta LA called Ozomatli. Actually, I had one of their earlier albums, Street Signs, and just picked up their latest, Don't Mess With the Dragon. Apparently they've won Grammies (or, one Grammy), but I'd never heard of them until I came across their album on emusic.com.

Since we're on the subject (and I know you're dying to hear the whims of Me, Professional Hipster), here's some other recent discoveries that I suggest you check out:

1. Crooked Still
   
   
2. The Cinematics
   
   
3. Jon McLaughlin
   
   
4. Kinky
   
   
5. The Raconteurs

That should keep you busy for a while.