Canada's most popular roots rock band, Blue Rodeo became a veritable institution in their home country, although they never quite moved beyond cult status in the U.S. Their sound was a basic blend of country, folk, and rock, but with a definite pop appeal that underlined their devotion to later-period Beatles, in addition to expected touchstones... [+] Read More

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Dream City Film Club was one of England's most under-rated bands of the 1990s. Propelled by the bombastic assault of bassist Andrew Park and drummer Laurence Ash, and the sonic intensity of guitarist Alex Vald, guitarist/vocalist Michael John Sheehy, radiated darkness with songs about murder, sex, drugs and violence.

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Gas Station Robber is Chris Holbrook and Craig Conard. Craig and Chris met through mutual friends and became part of the band The Approach in 2003. After three years of shows and two independent releases, the group disbanded in early 2006. Craig and Chris decided to continue experimenting with different sounds and songwriting ideas. After a bit... [+] Read More

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Grand Army Plaza began in the winter of 2006. The indie-rock trio is based out of Northern New Jersey. The members are:
Richard Robin – guitar, bass, keyboards
Lee Richards – drums, percussion, bass, guitar, backing vocals, accordion, organ, keyboards.
Anthony Pizzillo – vocals, guitar

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Stuedabakerbrown is one of New York’s most dedicated and exciting independent rock bands. They are also one of the handsomest. They originally hail from the NYC suburb of Monroe, NY, where the five members all attended high school together. They began playing extensively in 2001 and have since become a hometown favorite as well as a regional... [+] Read More

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Led by the gifted songwriting, impeccable playing, and honeyed harmonies of vocalists/guitarists Mark Olson and Gary Louris, the Jayhawks' shimmering blend of country, folk, and bar band rock made them one of the most widely acclaimed artists to emerge from the alternative country scene. The group sprung up in 1985 out of the fertile... [+] Read More

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Despite their background (punk), geography (Seattle), and label affiliation (Sub Pop), the Walkabouts were anything but a grunge band; dark, haunting, and elegiac, their work instead sprung forth from the storytelling traditions of American roots music and the kinetic excitement of rock & roll. The Walkabouts were formed in 1984 by Chris Eckman... [+] Read More

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Tindersticks were one of the most original and distinctive British acts of the '90s, standing apart from both the British indie scene and the rash of Brit-pop guitar combos that dominated the U.K. charts. Where their contemporaries were often direct and to the point, Tindersticks were obtuse and leisurely, crafting dense, difficult songs layered... [+] Read More

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