Like a self-styled super hero, the brave Hype Monitor trolls the Internet looking for the best new music you need to hear now. Click on over to the Breaking Blog to peep today’s offerings: Cali lo-fi outfit Wavves, Portuguese rockers Bildmeister and N.A.S.A., a group RS brought to your attention in our annual Hot List. The group’s mastermind, Sam Spiegel, is director Spike Jonze’s brother, and he has a serious knack for bringing together disparate influences. N.A.S.A.’s debut Spirit of the Apollo (due next month) features guest spots from David Byrne, Santogold and Kanye West. For more on the story behind N.A.S.A., click here.

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