Go here, click on MP3s, and then download 'Never Lose Your Sense of Wonder'. I may regret saying this, but this really is perfect pop- if you can listen to it without thinking of early Beatles, Byrds, Stone Roses, La's, etc etc I'll give you one hundred pounds.
The trouble is that I said the same things about the Thrills when I first heard them, and I am blushing even writing that. It turned out they were the pub band you'd hear if you popped out for a pint on your arrival at the 7th Circle of Hell. Sadly, the rest of of the Yeti songs have annoyed me sufficiently to put in this reservation while recommending the good song.
I also recommend 'Worked Up So Sexual' by The Faint as the best thing I've heard this summer (go here, click on 'Bands' at the bottom of the page, then click on 'The Faint', then go to 'Downloads' at the top of the page, then download 'Worked up So Sexual'- duh...). The Faint supported Bright Eyes on his last tour, and they were wonderful. This song could be number 1 in the charts, except I think The Faint are focused on other things in life. Also, it might not be the thing most parents would want to hear coming out of their kids' bedrooms- yes, it really is about that...
On a technical note, Anonymous posting is now disabled- that is, you have to register to post. However, everyone who is posting seems to have registered, so it might not matter too much. Also, I'll lock threads when I post a new one, so that only the two most recent threads are available for comments, which will hopefully keep comments noticeable (obviously anyone can comment on whatever they want- no need to stick to the thread).
