Guided By Voices and Wussy

Dayton-based Guided by Voices, led by Robert Pollard, excels in indie rock with a blend of British Invasion & prog influences. Known for lo-fi hits like "I Am a Scientist," they've seen mainstream success & multiple indie releases. Collaborators include Kim Deal and Ric Ocasek.

Wussy, formed in Cincinnati by vocalists Chuck Cleaver and Lisa Walker, are celebrated for their dynamic indie rock. With acclaimed albums like "Funeral Dress" and "Attica!" and a vibrant guitar style, they gained a fervent following. Cleaver, formerly of the Ass Ponys, and Walker expanded the duo into a full band, earning rave reviews and collaborating with Afghan Whigs and producer John Curley. Critic Robert Christgau lauded them as "the best band in America."