Yo La Tengo with Garrett T. Caps, Los Mirlos, and more

Los Mirlos, formed in Lima in 1973 by members from Moyobamba, are pioneers of Amazonian Cumbia. They are celebrated globally for their Psychedelic Cumbia sound.

Dinosaur Jr., formed in Amherst, MA, by J Mascis, are known for their loud, feedback-heavy guitar sound, influencing late-'80s indie rock. Key albums include "You're Living All Over Me" and "Green Mind." Notable singles like "Freak Scene" and covers like "Just Like Heaven" built their legacy. After lineup changes and a breakup, the original trio reunited in 2005, producing albums like "Farm" (2009) and "Sweep It Into Space" (2021) with Kurt Vile. Dinosaur Jr.'s impact on alternative rock is iconic, with members also pursuing successful solo projects.

The Mystery Lights, formed in Salinas, CA, blend garage punk with influences from The MC5 and Velvet Underground. Known for raw energy, they've signed to Daptone Records and earned critical acclaim.

El Paso-raised psych-pop band Holy Wave (now Austin-based): dreamy Sgt Pepper-meets-Velvets roots, evolving into colorful, adventurous melodies and trippy textures.

London-formed British alt-rock band (1992). Best known for “Duvet,” featured in anime Serial Experiments Lain; viral again in 2021, earning millions of streams.