Brooklyn indie rock quintet Harlem Shakes mines the same garage rock territory as bands like the Strokes and The Walkmen while combining undeniably catchy melodies and expansive harmonies. Their high-spirited sound incorporates doo-wop era influences with jagged guitars, playful keyboards, and Latin style percussion into a vibrant fresh sound. Definitely check out the Harlem Shakes, one of this year’s buzz bands that is worth the hype.