What would spring be like without an extra batch of tunes courtesy of the good folks at TSM? At the half-dozen mark, our staff expanded the search for hip and fresh tunes, digging deep not only stateside, but globally as far as influences go. This playlist is headlined by a handful of up-and-comers in a host of genres, with our interests coming from across the Atlantic and extending as far as the shores of Japan. So what are you waiting for? Pop these tracks into your stereo and let your body get loose.

The Supermelon Quick List:

1. Yeah Yeah Yeahs: Hysteric
2. Frankmusik: In Step
3. Phoenix: Lisztomania
4. Master Shortie: Dead End
5. Gang Gang Dance: House Jam
6. We Shot The Moon: LTFP
7. Greg Laswell: Come Undone
8. Peter Bjorn and John: Nothing To Worry About
9. White Rabbits: Percussion Gun
10. Ryan Leslie: Gibberish
11. Moonbug: Rhyme The Macaroni Well
12. Sleepyhead: Passion Pit
13. Matt Wertz: 5:19 (Acoustic Version)
14. Mat Kearney: Closer to Love

    1. Yeah Yeah Yeahs: Hysteric

    No one doubts that the Yx3 are astoundingly awesome. Their latest album, It’s Blitz!, does nothing to debunk that. The ethereal love song “Hysteric” is like the trio’s swoony anthem “Maps” - but even better!

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    2. Frankmusik: In Step

    Keep this adrenaline-inducing track on repeat. And kudos to that incredible hula hooper in the video.

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    in step - Frankmusik

    3. Phoenix: Lisztomania

    One of Phoenix’s first singles from their forthcoming album, “Lisztomania,” is already one of my favorite Phoenix songs of all time. It’s completely danceable and incredibly infectious, but still smart and original. It’s one of those songs you think you’re going to listen to over and over again until you get sick of it, except you never get sick of it.

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    4. Master Shortie: Dead End

    Master Shortie’s star looks to shine bright in ‘09. His flow, pacing, and overall swagger is incredibly infectious. This funk-inspired tune makes skirting on the wrong side of relationships sound like quite an adventure. For more Master Shortie, check out TSM’s exclusive Fresh Talk feature with the burgeoning UK hip hop star.

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    Dead End - Master Shortie

    5. Gang Gang Dance: House Jam

    “House Jam” is hard to explain. Somehow, this song is just as perfect for chilling in your room as it is for dancing at a house party, as the names of the band and song might suggest. There are unexpected sounds, groovy beats, and vocals that remind us of that Royksopp song about “flashlights and explosions.” It’s the kind of really good song you get lost in regardless of where you are.

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    6. We Shot The Moon: LTFP

    Pencil in indie band We Shot The Moon as one of the year’s top newcomers. Their debut album, Fear and Love, is chock full of beautiful piano-driven melodies and heartfelt lyrics sure to win any listener over.

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    7. Greg Laswell: Come Undone

    This brooding melody is the music in the trailer to the upcoming film Veronika Decides To Die. It will haunt you long after your first listen. Although it was on Laswell’s 2006 album, the subtly dramatic song is so powerfully great that it’s experiencing a revival!

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    8. Peter Bjorn and John: Nothing To Worry About

    This first single off of industrial Stockholm trio Peter Bjorn and John’s newest album is a contagious anthem. It will have you stomping your feet in no time!

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    9. White Rabbits: Percussion Gun

    Stellar first exposure to the six-piece Brooklyn by way of U of Missouri indie rockers. Will get your heart beating. If you have the chance, check out one of their rousing, energetic live sets. They’re known to switch instruments throughout their shows! Definitely a band to keep your eyes on.

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    10. Ryan Leslie: Gibberish

    Gibberish is the perfect song to showcase the right way to employ the vocoder. Captivated by the love of his life, Leslie croons a slate full of unrecognizable words. Although Leslie is unable to convey his words, the core essence of his emotions is crystal clear: utter infatuation.

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    11. Moonbug: Rhyme The Macaroni Well

    Two mega trios collide in this intercultural mash-up. Perfume, Japan’s reigning techno-pop group, meets the Beastie Boys. The questionable pairing of Perfume’s ultra-cute charm and the Beastie Boys’ energy-infused flow serves as a surprising complement and makes for a playfully addicting track.

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    12. Sleepyhead: Passion Pit

    Trippy perfection! This song is what would happen if MGMT went on a happy acid trip. This Boston band is proof that Myspace Music makes stars.

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    13. Matt Wertz: 5:19 (Acoustic Version)

    Get lost in Wertz’s voice as you reminisce your own “5:19″ moment. We love the original tune but the acoustic version adds a new side to this heart-tugging song.

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    14. Mat Kearney: Closer to Love

    You may have heard Kearney’s tunes as the backdrop to countless episodes of Grey’s Anatomy already. In preps for his upcoming sophomore album, the critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter is back to doing what he does best: moving listeners with his lyrics and heartfelt melodies.

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