With great picks from artists primed for a breakout in the 2009. MALAJUBE These indie Rockers from Montréal, Québec---Malajube--produce melodious Francophonic music. And as if that weren't enough, this group has gained some street cred when Roger Wireless put up their song “Montreal -40° C” in a commercial, not to mention "Ton Plat Favori" was in a Zellers commercial. After a quiet 2007, the band is again making rumblings of releasing new material. Their new reconrd, out in February (early gift?) is entitled Labyrinth, which is fitting for their unabashed morphing material. Their lead track "Ursuline" lasts at about seven minutes. Entry introduces the listener to a soft ballet waltz then later blended with exciting drum basts and bittersweet notes. You wouldn't wonder why (unintentionally) other people categorize them in the "Progressive Emo Jam Band" genre. Not that I agree, of course. - Ursuline - La Monogamie ZAC BROWN BAND Dubbed by magazines like Spin and EW as Best New Artist...2009(?) (yes, question mark included), ZBB is well off to a bright 2009. This is a real backyard mutt of a band, somehow fusing reggae, metal, and jam vibes into a cohesive package, fronted by Zac Brown and his well-picked acoustic guitar. Given the speed at which "Chicken Fried" hit No. 1 on the country charts, I'd say this band's future is its own to make. What do you think? Do they have a shot at those 2009 Best New Artist awards? Check out the "Chicken Fried" video below, and then weigh it with your comments. *So, I took a look around and came across this cover of the Ray Lamontagne song "Jolene." Doesn't scratch the original for me but you may feel differently - Jolene (cover) - Jolene (Original by Ray LaMontagne) - Whatever It Is THERESA ANDERSON This exuberant singer-songwriter embodies quite a lot of trnends. She is Swedish but actually lives in New Orleans and her voice has that clear and cozy Scandinavian quality as well. This lass plays multiple instruments, like one-woman ...