Garden State with Thievery Corporation, Colin Hay, and more

Thievery Corporation, from Washington, D.C., is known for their chilled-out electronic music blending trip-hop, acid jazz, reggae, and more. Popular albums include "The Mirror Conspiracy" and "The Richest Man in Babylon." The duo, Rob Garza and Eric Hilton, collaborate with diverse vocalists and genres, gaining acclaim for their antiwar messages. "The Cosmic Game" features Perry Farrell and David Byrne, while "Saudade" shifts to bossa nova. Notable tracks include the Grammy-winning "Lebanese Blonde."

Colin Hay, born in Saltcoats, Scotland, found fame as the lead singer of Australian band Men at Work with hits like "Down Under." He transitioned to a solo career, moving to Los Angeles and founding Lazy Eye Records. Known for folk-pop tunes and acting, he gained popularity in the 2000s thanks to Zach Braff featuring his music in "Scrubs" and "Garden State." Hay toured extensively, collaborated with Ringo Starr, and was the subject of the 2015 documentary "Colin Hay: Waiting for My Real Life."

Iron & Wine, led by Sam Beam, hails from South Carolina and is known for intimate indie folk with albums like "The Creek Drank the Cradle" and "Our Endless Numbered Days." Beam's versatile style ranges from lo-fi to polished sounds, collaborating with artists such as Calexico, Band of Horses' Ben Bridwell, and Jesca Hoop. His work often touches on introspective and political themes, earning critical acclaim. Notable tracks appeared on soundtracks like "Garden State." The band's music continues to evolve, maintaining Beam's rich vocals and engaging lyricism.