Kate is a self-proclaimed music aficionado and Philly scenester who grew up on the Beatles, has dabbled in all things indie and is now dedicated to supporting and promoting the best local acts around town. Here, she'll shed light on hot shows, must-have albums and artists to watch in the city o' brotherly love.

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Summer Soundtrack: 15 Bands You Need to Listen To, Now

This week I present to you 15 up-and-coming local bands (because 10 just isn't enough) that you need to listen to, now.

Agent Moosehead
A unique Philly six-piece that sounds like a mix of smooth jazz and the soundtrack to Super Mario Brothers, served up with style and panache.

Aunt Dracula
Known for their outlandish experimental concoctions and trademark man-in-wolf-suit-serving-waffles-at-shows (yes!), Aunt Drac straddles the line between awesome and bizarre, with a definite leaning towards the former.

The Cordova Academy Glee Club
I confess I hadn't really heard of these guys until they turned up as a top download on Libble and I realized, "Hey! That band's from Philly!" Think candy/pop punk to move your hips to. Delicious.

Dark Horse & the Carousels
DH&theC, along with fellow Philly rockers the Tough Shits, might be single-handedly responsible for ushering in the rebirth of raucous, psychedelic, 13th Floor Elevators-esque full throttle garage rock. Ideal for heavy drinking.

East Hundred
Beautifully-wrought, female-fronted indie rock, East Hundred offers haunting, floaty melodies reminiscent of Feist, Emily Haines or Cat Power, infused with layered electronica.

Gang
Hipster hip-hop/dance/pop, Gang is serious party music, especially if the party in question takes place in an abandoned warehouse filled with fast-talking hoodie-wearing scenesters who pledged to never stop dancing.

Gemini Wolf
Soulful synth-pop with moody vocals, excess reverberation, Eastern strings and a trippy, psych beat. Close your eyes for the full effect.

Jotto
Quirky indie rock with a touch of Dylan set against a backdrop of rolling drums and swinging beats.

Like a Fox
Mellow noise pop sounds like a combination of Band of Horses and Belle & Sebastian. Delicate and infectious, with a hint of bittersweet charm.

Papertrigger
Self-described pirate bar-brawl music, Papertrigger is moody, indulgent and grandiose--full of tinkering keyboards and epic guitars. These guys rock live.

The Parsnip Revolt
Earnest, wistful and undeniably radio-friendly, the Parsnip Revolt offer soulful feel-good rock melodies with widespread appeal.

RunRunner
Upbeat, gritty power pop with catchy beats and intense passion. Capable of inducing head-bobbing.

Surgeon
The band formerly known as Bumrunner is all about intensity and attitude, with a visceral, nihilistic beautifully-executed prog metal sound that makes Kirk Hammett sound like the tooth fairy.

The Swimmers
One part '60s Brit pop (the Beatles, the Zombies), one part baroque pop, the Swimmers' dreamy melodies sound like exuberance encapsulated.

Victor Victor Band
The winner of Style's first ever Best Unsigned Band contest, this garage-rock duo is the real deal, with swaggering, bluesy rock songs that are gutsy, rambunctious and free-wheeling. A must-see.