Who They Are: Baltimore rocker Elise Major is a beacon for those who dig intense guitar work and vocal domination, both executed by the girl herself. Elise Major’s music transcends the trendy to focus on true rock and roll instinct and polish. A classically trained pianist as well, Major strives to inject each song with chord structure that pleases her musical palette.
Major is not alone: She’s joined by Theron Day, former bassist for the DC electro-rock artist Thomas Lunch; Evan Anderson, a Berklee School of Music grad/virtuoso of the guitar, …

Who They Are: A three-piece, three-songwriter, three-singer band based out of Durham, NC: Dork (Princess Ojiaku) on bass, Lucky (Betsy Shane) on Guitar and Sick (Jessica Caesar) on Drums.  
How’d they get those names? Dork is a glasses-wearing, cell-biology loving nerd, Sick because she’s the sickest drummer around and Lucky because she found both of these girls.  The superglue bond between the girls of P-flag translates well both through the music and onstage performance.  Pink flag is more cult than band, more spice than sugar, more shout than whimper, but …

Who They Are: A North Carolina-based four-piece punk phenomenon fronted by Tiffany Banwart (lead singer), rhythm/beats that will keep you moving all night by Kim Thompson (drums/back up vocals), riffs to melt your face off by Rick Badger (guitar), and a rhythm of thunderous proportions by Ant Sivore (bass/back up vocals).
What They Sound Like: So you thought “real punk” died in the ’70s or ’80s? Well, you were wrong! Princess and the Criminals sound like the offspring resulting from a huge party starring The Ramones, Pat Benatar, Bob …

Who They Are: A Baltimore-based pop/rock band fronted by vivacious, soulful lead vocalist Zoi Wiley.
What They Sound Like: The perfect marriage between solo artist Pink and rock band Staind. But better.
Why They’re Hot: Lead vocalist Zoi rocks as hard and long as any male rocker out there today, but still maintains her sensuality and sexiness. And drummer Jen packs a thump of a punch.
Must Downloads: “Raw”
http://www.myspace.com/zoirose

Who They Are: A five-piece, fun, upbeat band local to Long Island with an undeniably brash pop-punk sound infused with ska, reggae and funk.
What They Sound Like: A funkier old school No Doubt meets Reel Big Fish. Groovin’ bass lines, engaging lyrics, frenetic drum work, smooth sax solos and riff-friendly guitar keep the party going. They are pure ska bliss without losing that catchy pop sensibility.
Why They’re Hot: All Out Riot gets your seat and keeps the energy pulsing! They’re fresh, on the rise and just plain ol’ fun.
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Who They Are: An all-female metal powerhouse from New York.
What They Sound Like: The bastard child of Janis Joplin and Anne Wilson fronting a band that sounds like a cross between Sevendust, Skunk Anansie and Alice In Chains.
Why They’re Hot: Dormitory Effect is fetching extensive kudos for both their live and recorded performances, with appearances at the Rockrgrl Conference, NXNE, Girls Rock & Girls Rule and comedian Jim Breuer’s Sirius Satellite radio show, “Breuer Unleashed.”
Must Downloads:
“Bide My Time”
“Let This Cease”
http://www.myspace.com/dormitoryeffect

Who Are They: An original and super-melodic indie rock five-piece etching out a niche with driving music and haunting three-part harmonies – the Rosies are a female fronted band with balls.
What They Sound Like: Sex on vinyl
Why They’re Hot: As soon as the first chord is struck, incredibly, audience members disrobe — it’s such a phenomenon, in fact, that the band is thinking of changing the name of the band to Musical MDMA. Great first date concert. (And they are all incredibly good looking, too!)
Must Downloads:
“Realize”
“These Are the Words”
“CS”
http://www.myspace.com/therosiesband

What They Sound Like: Pat Benatar and Dave Grohl’s hypothetical daughter — wholearned to rock the six-string while belting out powerful vocals over her undeniably catchy, amped-up pop-rock tunes.
Why They’re Hot: In the first half of the decade, their former project Slushpuppy seemedunstoppable, garnering multiple awards, a Jägermeister sponsorship and recurring play on KRock. A bit bruised, but wiser for the wear, the duo are stirring things up again, focusing on uplifting, positive messages and melodies while holding on tight to their roots.
Must Downloads: “Misunderstood”
www.myspace.com/newdaydawnband

Who Are They: A total trip to 1980s anthem rock – fronted by a siren in leather pants.
What They Sound Like: Ann Wilson and Aretha Franklin fighting over the last piece of fried chicken backstage at Cal Jam ‘74.
Why They’re Hot: The strong, soulful, sassy soprano of lead vocalist Elaine Tuttle (but the rest of the band’s pretty awesome too!).
Must Downloads: “Eye of the Jedi”
www.myspace.com/infernophonic

Who They Are: Loki the Grump is fronted by drummer-turned-in-your-face rock goddess Michele “Vamp” Jaffe, with monster bassist Phil Pham, violin-virtuoso lead guitarist Dimitri Vishnepolsky, and a Bevy of Bodacious Beatpeople.
What They Sound Like: Punchy hooks and driving pulse plus a strong female vocalist give birth to something extraordinary – “Kind of like the lovechild of Black Flag and Poly Styrene,” says Church of Girl. The Village voice describes them as “theatrical, sardonic punk rock.”
Why They’re Hot: With super fun, hi-speed performances and hook-laden melodies that haunt you …