Sorry we were late with the Indie Rock results from the Open Submissions to our Best of NYC Emerging Artists 2010 Poll - our server went down yesterday afternoon leaving us half the way through the job. 
Ah, indie, indie, isn't that a word we all love? We were happy to see Bear Hands (who graced the cover of our summer issue) submit to our poll (this should be an example to all bands of how there should be no end in your career to seeking promotion and opportunities for exposure). And well, the guys swept this category, followed (not too closely in terms of ratings) by two very promising emerging rockers: Devin Therriault ( who plays at The  Mercury Lounge on 10.13) and Steve Shiffman & The Land of No. In the top picture, Bear Hands hold the beautiful Deli Trophy during the imaginary celebration for their win. 

Categories: INDIE ROCK, POST PUNK
Region: NYC + NJ + Long Island
Jurors: Deli Austin, Washington DC and Philadelphia Editors

1. Bear Hands - NOMINATED FOR THE NEXT PHASE
2. Devin Therriault - NOMINATED FOR THE NEXT PHASE
2. Steve Shiffman & The Land of No - NOMINATED FOR THE NEXT PHASE



4. A Million Years
5. Appomattox
5. Raccoon Fighter
7. Gross Relations
8. Baby Brother
8. Dead Stars
10. Fan-Tan
10. The Wicked Tomorrow