Alberta Cross are a New York based band I came across recently. Their sound has been compared to The Band, Neil Young and The Raconteurs through its blues-rock influence. I think their sound is pretty unique, it sits on the edge of indie-pop rock and blues rock and manages to avoid falling into the same patterns and predictability as a lot of bands these days do. Their songs are layered with intervals of booming instrumentals and talanted whails from singer Petter Ericson Stakee. They played several shows across Australia last year, including two with Mumford & Sons. I highly recommend giving Alberta Cross a listen. After 2 or 3 goes you will be seriously hooked, these guys are addictive.
