Philly Weekly's Philly Bands To Watch for 2008

So who has Doug Wallen, writer for Philadelphia Weekly chosen as the hot indie Philly bands to watch in '08? Read this article for the dealio. Have to hand it to Doug; he's definitely made some excellent choices including cover girl Tickley Feather. And we think after extensive background checks none of these bands is actually from Brooklyn.

PW's Big Four Picks:

War On Drugs - Recently signed to Secretly Canadian, uh-huh.

Tickley Feather - The Python

Pattern Is Movement - Right Away

Yah Mos Def

PW's Best Of The Rest

Illinois - Alone Again

Brown Recluse Sings

Aunt Dracula - Mongo 12 - Aunt Dracula

Papertrigger - We Are Nations Now (via Spin Band Of The Day)

Drink Up Buttercup - Sosey and Dosey

A Sunny Day In Glasgow - Best Summer Ever - A Sunny Day In Glasgow