Two music acts greatly hyped online arrive with debut albums

When it comes to music, the web can be like a giant megaphone that ratchets up the decibel level of buzz to deafening proportions. It's a bumptious noise increasingly sounded online by the blogosphere and posting fans who surf MySpace for new music. This month heralds the arrival of two of the most-hyped acts to debut recently - the New York-based band Vampire Weekend and 20-year-old British pop singer-pianist Kate Nash. (The Canada Press)