Proving there must be something in the Swedish water, here comes another band from the Scandanavian country that is definitely worth checking out.

Icona Pop, a female electro-pop duo, has been getting a lot of buzz for their distinct fusion of dubstep and bright poppy vocals. 

This isn't the dubstep that comes from douchey DJs or random Britney Spears re-appropriation. This music isn't so much about tweaking on the dancefloor as it is about just having fun.

Their debut video for "Manners" is all black lights and glowing body paints, and is only a preview of what we can expect from their upcoming debut album, which Attitude magazine calls "one of the most anticipated albums of the year."

Dubstep has only just hit the mainstream and, in my opinion, it's already overblown. I mean, when Britney uses it, it's not exactly an underground sound anymore.

But, some artists are able to make it interesting, like James Blake and, now, SBTRKT. The London-based DJ - real name Aaron Jerome - has been making his mark for the last two years on the dubstep scene, but has just released his debut eponymous album. 

And, judging by the lead single, "Wildfire", this album is definitely worth checking out. And bonus points for the creepy video that features a possessed woman, contorting all The Exorcist like. 

My only question is, is the ceiling fan the devil?

One of the most hyped artists of last year, James Blake, has a new video out for what is possibly my fave track from is album.

"Lindesfarme" starts off barely a whisper, before becoming James' version of a folk song. Meanwhile, the video is anything but jaunty. It features a cult of teens, doing a series of rituals before they send one of their own off to the real world. Bizarre.

I admit, the "post-dubstep" musician was underwhelming for me because he was so inflated by music critics all over. But, once I got over my disappointment, I realized his album is actually quite genius in its minimalistic approach to music.

Check out the strange clip below.

When I was in Montreal last week, I saw a teenage girl wearing a hoodie that read "Dub Fucking Step" on the front and I laughed because all I've been hearing about is dubstep, like it's the best thing since the Gibson Les Paul. 

While I do like the sound of some dubstep songs, it's one of those trends that have jumped the shark as soon as it hit the mainstream. I mean, when Britney Spears, Jay Sean and All Star Weekend all feature dubstep influences, it's time to call it a day.

But, Australian experiemental pop band, Ghoul, have turned it on it's head. While recording their mini LP (isn't that just an EP?) Dunks, they were listening to a lot of dubstep and tried to emulate that sound with their drums and synths. 

And, if I can judge based on their single "The Slip", it seems the results are acutally quite good. Something about the blips and bleeps (that's the technical term, isn't it?) reminds me of Radiohead's Kid A. 

The accompanying video is quite brilliant. It follows a guy's insane bender in reverse, so you don't find out why he's being such a dick until the very end. And suddenly you're like "awww, poor guy".

The past few weeks, all I've been hearing about is dubstep, that swirling, bass heavy branch of electronic dance music that you probably recognize most from the breakdown in Britney Spears' "Hold It Against Me".

It seems that everyone is doing it, including Alex Clare, a British singer (and Amy Winehouse's ex), who's actually being touted as a soul singer, despite the fact that his album has been produced by dance heavyweights Diplo and The Switch.

It's almost like this is what James Blake's album was supposed to be - a strong soulful voice riding over brooding dance beats and the notorious dubstep-influenced production. But, where James' album seems more about the minimalism and "post-dubstep", Alex revels in the dirty sounds.

The single "Too Close" is an angry song about the realization that you can't always be with the one you love. Hmm...is he still licking his wounds from his romance with Amy? Who knows. But, if that's what's driving his inspriation, then keep it coming.

<p>ALEX CLARE "TOO CLOSE" from Ian Bonhôte on Vimeo.</p>

So, dubstep is all the musical rage these days. Even Britney Spears is doing it!

I must admit, when I first heard the term "dubstep", I assumed it was a genre of reggae. I mean, that's a very reggae sounding term, isn't it?

Turns out it's a branch of electronic music that origininated in London in the late 90s and, according to Wikipedia, is described as "tightly coiled productions with overwhelming bass lines and reverberant drum patterns, clipped samples, and occasional vocals."

And, of course, I like it. 

Which brings us to Magnetic Man, a group consisting of 3 dubstep producers Benga, Skream and Artwork. They've recently released their first sel-titled album, with the aim of creating serious dubstep music, not just your run of the mill dance tracks.

And it doesn't get any more serious than their single "Getting Nowhere", featuring John Legend singing dire lyrics and a video that features the four horsemen of the apocalypse as a group of faceless, hooded bikers.

It's a really brooding track and worth a listen!