Jens Lekman - Night Falls Over Kortedala
Beach House - Depression Cherry
Camera Obscura - Desire Lines
Cigarettes After Sex - s/t
Molly Burch - Please Be Mine
*cracks knuckles*
How about the Generationals? A band out of Nola that make poppy/synthy rock. Always overlooked. And I would've chosen them for my AOTM but they are dudes. Start with Alix, then Heza.
And I guess I can only suggest dudes for fear of someone thinking I'm giving a clue or endorsement for my AOTM. Lol