Crystal Stilts
What? No, they don't blast terrorizing 8-bit electro-clash beats while screaming nonsensically -- that'd be Crystal Castles. And their drummer doesn't go by the nom de plume "Sexual Chocolate" -- think Crystal Antlers.
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Parts and Labor
What? This quartet of Brooklyn, NY, noise-pop enthusiasts creates tunes that are jam-packed with glossy hooks and brash sounds, using guitars, keyboards, computer-generated sounds, and jittery vocals.
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The Jayhawks
Who: Formed in 1985, the Jayhawks broke through to the mainstream on the strength of their 1992 classic, Hollywood Town Hall, and its surprising hit single, "Waiting for the Sun" (watch video below).
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The Sea and Cake
What? Much like their namesake, Chicago post-rock quartet the Sea and Cake have created music that combines a subtle sweetness with an impossibly cool beachside vibe, thanks to a mix of electronic sounds, Krautrock styles, and strong post-jazz influences.
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Electric Six
What? "Look out, here comes the flashy man," Dick Valentine, singer of Motor City rockers Electric Six, screams over crunchy guitars and a disco-rama of synths on "Flashy Man," a tune off the band's aptly titled fifth studio album, Flashy. One listen to the record and it seems Valentine is musing about himself.
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Of Montreal
What? Let's face it: From his band's 1998 concept album The Bedtime Drama: A Petite Tragedy to his performance -- stark naked!




