UNDERNEATH THE PINE (VINYL)

Columbia, South Carolina's Chaz Bundick (aka TORO Y MOI) rose to the fore of the music blogosphere in summer 2009 when he and a few peers made their hazy bedroom recordings the most talked-about sound of the season, Critics across the board took notice of the range of his compositions, and his debut album, "Causers of This", showcased his ability to make elements of Brian Wilson's pop, 80s R&B, and Stone's Throw hip hop coalesce into a distinct sound that's as suitable for a dance floor as it is a pair of headphones.