Tom Woodhead (vocals/synth), Rob Canning (bass), Katie Nicholls (drums), and Whiskas (guitar) create the angst-ridden post-punk-inspired sound of ˇForward, Russia! Formerly of Black Helicopters, Canning and Woodhead joined siblings Nicholls and Whiskas in their native Leeds, England, in 2004 to form the indie rock quartet and their own label,... [+] Read More

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A rather conceptual indie band -- one that's been compared more than once to Joy Division -- British Sea Power is a quartet from Brighton, England, comprising members named Hamilton, Noble, Yan, and Wood. Formed in late 2000, their live shows began to receive notice early on, thanks in no small part to the large stuffed birds that perched on... [+] Read More

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The dance post-punk stylings of San Francisco's Every Move a Picture initially materialized around vocalist/guitarist Brent Messenger, bassist Joey Fredrick, and drummer Dan Aquino. Childhood friends Messenger and Fredrick had been playing in various bands throughout the early 2000s (at times with Aquino), but Every Move a Picture wasn't... [+] Read More

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Glasgow's art-damaged rock quartet Franz Ferdinand -- named for the Austro-Hungarian Archduke whose murder sparked World War I -- features bassist Bob Hardy, guitarist Nick McCarthy, drummer Paul Thomson, and singer/guitarist Alex Kapranos. In late 2001, Kapranos and Hardy had begun working on music together when they met McCarthy, a classically... [+] Read More

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Staines, England's Hard-Fi feature Richard Archer (vocals), Ross Philips (guitar), Kai Stephens (bass), and Steve Kemp (drums). The punk-inspired indie rock quintet formed in 2002; they feature a brash mix of Dexy's Midnight Runners melodies, Franz Ferdinand hooks, and the theatrics of the Dead 60s. Hard-Fi self-released Stars of CCTV in October... [+] Read More

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New York's Interpol reminds anyone who has ever heard post-punk bands like Joy Division and the Chameleons of those exact bands, plus a few more. The roots of the band -- as far as its members are considered -- can be traced back to a partnership between Daniel Kessler (a guitarist and vocalist) and a fellow New York University student named... [+] Read More

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A young four piece band from Macclesfield, England, just on the fringes of the rock scene. With a first album in the making the band are lively and exciting and trying to bring more of an edge to the music world.

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Modern hails from the back alleys of San Francisco's downtown SoMa district. Taking fog city audiences by storm, this indie 5 piece brings a feral version of tug tone harmony and charge. Lathered in bay scene, the bands self-titled Butter Records debut slices through late 80's, British post punk, wall of sound, 90's alternative, new wave with an... [+] Read More

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The female-fronted band Plastiq Passion is bringing something new to the local music scene. In an age of garage and feel-good tribute bands, Plastiq Passion is turning back the clock to a time when anguished, edgy music was the pick of the day. With haunting melodies and emotionally raw music, the band takes their cue from popular alternative... [+] Read More

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Based around singer/songwriter/guitarist Jeff Tucker, California alternative rock outfit Rock Kills Kid initially came together in the last part of the '90s. Recently graduated from high school, Tucker was directionless and socially withdrawn when he finally worked up the nerve to hook up with some local punk bands and begin writing songs.... [+] Read More

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These four guys and a girl play an infectious breed of New York City garage pop that will keep you bouncing in your seat. Their music is reminiscent of the CBGB's scene of the 70's, complete with fierce hooks and razor blade guitars, but with influences ranging from The Cure to Franz Ferdinand, The Shapes create a sound all their own. One listen... [+] Read More

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