We were making a playlist of all the great old bands that came from New York, but it came across as stale.

We didn't know a thing about the new up-and-comers in the city until we read an NME article from last year.

Their picks are pretty solid and many of them are represented in the playlist below.

What you'll find are electronic explorations; gritty beats; artistic stylings; and bursts of raw energy.

The new New York sound is an extension of the past - but with a swifter kick forward.

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Album cover - Start by Club Eat