Hands of silver, hands of gold

Today's group is hardly "emerging," but I felt that their latest album Zonoscope released this past February deserves to be raved about again.

Cut Copy is a four-piece outfit from Melbourne, Australia, who have achieved widespread popularity amongst the indie dance scene for their infectiously catchy beats and hooks since their formation in 2001. Headed by former DJ Dan Whitford, Cut Copy maintains their signature synthpop style on this third album, but the new melodies and instrumentation demonstrate the maturity and development of their sound. Try these on for size:

Cut Copy - Pharaohs and Pyramids by modularpeople

Cut Copy - Blink And You'll Miss A Revolution by modularpeople

You can catch them coming through Chicago on September 20 at the Riviera Theatre with Washed Out and Midnight Magic. You'll want to get your tickets NOW, because this show will sell out for sure.