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Every week, Hype Monitor wades through the most buzzed-about bands all across the Internet.

The Band: Department of Eagles
The Buzz: Two pals meet in an NYU dorm, make a bunch of sample-fueled keyboard symphonies, accidentally become big in Europe and hit home with spookily beautiful In Ear Park.
Listen If: The Zach Braff association has ruined the Shins for you.
Key Track: "Teenagers," where Fred Nicolaus' off-kilter guitars and keys make way for handclaps that make you sort of nervous.

The Band: Land of Talk
The Buzz: Canadian trio evolve past the jagged noise of their debut EP in favor of subversive melodies, all with foxy Elizabeth Powell at the helm.
Listen If: Sonic Youth is your favorite band and poutine is your favorite late night snack.
Key Track: "Death By Fire," the prettiest little doomsday anthem you've ever heard.

The Band: Big Shug
The Buzz: Gruff, heady Boston-based friend of Guru from Gang Starr throws back to the old school with old fashion beats carrying his street narratives.
Listen If: You think hip-hop peaked at Hard to Earn.
Key Track: "My Boston," which finds Shug making a case for hard living in Beantown before getting out of the way to let DJ Premier scratch.