The Black Kids

Helmed by singer/songwriter/guitarist Reggie Youngblood, the Jacksonville, FL-based Black Kids have come a long way since their inception just a couple years ago. The quintet used MySpace as a free and valuable distribution tool with their 2007 debut EP, "Wizard of Ahhhs," which placed them on Rolling Stone's "Artists to Watch" list for the year.

Their first full-length album has surprised many, including the young musicians, debuting at No. 5 on the UK Albums Chart back in July. Currently considered one of the nation's most popular under-the-radar bands, Black Kids are maintaining a busy tour schedule, including a European jaunt that's already underway, followed by a Japanese excursion by year's end.