Eels
The Eels is an American alternative rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1995 by singer, songwriter, and multi…
Heartless Bastards
Heartless Bastards were formed in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 2003 by singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Erika…
The Psychedelic Furs
Formed in London in 1977, the band The Psychedelic Furs emerged from the British scene that gave rise to post-punk and…
Empire of the Sun
Empire of the Sun is an Australian duo specializing in synthpop and electronic music, formed in 2007 by Luke Steele (of…
The House of Love
Formed in London in 1986, The House of Love made a name for themselves in the British alternative rock scene with songs…
Spoon
Spoon was formed in 1993 in Austin, Texas, by lead singer and guitarist Britt Daniel and drummer Jim Eno. Their debut…
The Avalanches
The Avalanches is an Australian electronic music group formed in Melbourne in 1997. They gained critical acclaim with…
Fontaines D.C.
Fontaines D.C. is an Irish band formed in Dublin in 2014 by Grian Chatten (vocals), Carlos O’Connell (guitar), Conor…
Electrelane
Formed in 1998 in Brighton, England, by musicians Verity Susman and Emma Gaze, Electrelane developed a sound…
Portishead
Formed in Bristol, England, the band Portishead established itself as one of the most influential names in trip-hop…
She Wants Revenge
The California-based duo She Wants Revenge was formed in Los Angeles in the early 2000s by musicians and DJs Justin…
Maxïmo Park
Maxïmo Park was formed in 2000 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The band’s name pays homage to Máximo Gómez Park, a…
Savages
Formed in London in 2011, the post-punk revival band Savages brought together French vocalist Jehnny Beth (stage name…
Broken Bells
Broken Bells is a duo consisting of James Mercer (lead singer and guitarist for The Shins) and Brian Burton (better…
Animal Collective
Animal Collective is an American band whose music blends folk, psychedelia, electronic music, and experimental pop.…
Fujiya & Miyagi
Despite what the name might suggest, Fujiya & Miyagi is not a Japanese duo. Formed in Brighton, England, at the…
Beach Boys
Formed in 1961 in Hawthorne, California, the Beach Boys became one of the most influential bands in the history of…
Brett Anderson
The English singer-songwriter Brett Anderson, born Brett Lewis Anderson on September 29, 1967, became known as the lead…
M.I.A.
Mathangi “Maya” Arulpragasam, known by her stage name M.I.A., was born in London, England, on July 18, 1975, to a Tamil…
Pin Ups
Formed in Santo André, in the ABC region of São Paulo, in 1988, the Pin Ups became one of the leading acts in Brazilian…
The 1975
The 1975 is an English band that blends alternative rock, pop, electropop, and R&B. Formed in 2002 in Wilmslow,…