With mixshows on XM, Pulse 87, Music Choice, and iPartyRadio, Mike Rizzo's skills for finding and breaking dance records drive the energy of his mixes. In 2008, Mike has rebooted his career with a string of high profile remixes (Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, Danity Kane, and Usher) and a new A&R position for startup label NY2London records. Who knows what's next for the family guy from Jersey?

Together with The Presets, Cut Copy are leading the charge for Australian label Modular Recordings in the US. The group worked with DFA mastermind Tim Goldsworthy to construct their latest CD In Ghost Colours, a blend of guitars and electronic beats with a new wave feel inspired as much by My Bloody Valentine as ELO. Debuting at number one in Australia and spawning the hit singles "Hearts on Fire" and "Lights and Music" the CD In Ghost Colours simply has not left my CD player all summer.

San Francisco based duo Fans of Jimmy Century are buzzing with a Garbage meets electro vibe. Don't be surprised if they sound familiar - FOJC's music has been featured in Ugly Betty and The L Word. Check out the single review and watch the video for for "Hot Sahara" in the listening booth. Definitely a band to watch.