Bands of the Month - Reviewed by Deborah Singer

Who: Hazelden

What: Headed by an awesome girl who plays guitar and writes the lyrics. Upbeat, good rock that isn't stuck inside of the normal "alt/rock" genre.

On the Web: hazeldenmusic.com

Sounds Like: A more upbeat version of the Distillers.

Stand Out Single: “To Live and Die in L.A.”

Grade: A-

Who: Juliana Finch

What: Very simple with an acoustic guitar and a soothing voice.

On the Web: julianafinch.com

Sounds Like: Carry Underwood

Stand Out Single: “California”

Grade: B+

Who: Whatever Happened to Corduroy?

What: A typical alt/rock band, but they push they limits and make their music more interesting than the others.

On the Web: myspace.com/whateverhappenedtocorduroy

Sounds Like: Say Anything with a heavier sound.

Stand Out Single: “Dracula's Castle”

Grade: A-