Future Islands, formed in 2006 in Baltimore, creates sleek synth-pop with Samuel T. Herring's dynamic vocals. Known for "Seasons," they rose to fame after a 2014 Letterman performance. They've released several albums, including Singles (2014), The Far Field (2017), and As Long as You Are (2020). Collaborations include Blondie's Debbie Harry and producer Madlib. They often tour and innovate, maintaining a loyal fan base.
Formed in Britain, electronic band Hot Chip combines indie and dance with the vocals of Alexis Taylor and Joe Goddard. They are known for albums like the Mercury Prize-nominated The Warning and hit singles including the Grammy-nominated Ready for the Floor, Over and Over, and Boy From School.
Formed in 1999, Ladytron is an electronic band blending analog synths, dream pop, and disco. Known for albums like Witching Hour and singles like Seventeen and Destroy Everything You Touch, they have charted on Billboard and collaborated with Christina Aguilera and Brian Eno.
Peaches is an iconic musician, producer, and performance artist known for her 2000 debut, The Teaches of Peaches. She won the Polaris Heritage Prize and collaborated with artists like Iggy Pop, Daft Punk, and Yoko Ono. Her work spans music, film, and theater.
Hailing from Omaha, Nebraska, the Faint are a new wave revival band blending indie rock, dance-punk, and electro-pop. Originally formed as Norman Bailer, the group became a flagship act for Saddle Creek Records. They are best known for hit albums like Blank-Wave Arcade and Danse Macabre.
MGMT consists of Ben Goldwasser and Andrew VanWyngarden. Known for uncompromising music, their albums include the debut Oracular Spectacular, Congratulations, MGMT, Little Dark Age, and Loss of Life.
Formed in Sweden in 1998, indie rock band The Sounds are fronted by Maja Ivarsson. They exploded onto the alt-rock scene with their 2003 debut album, Living in America, and breakthrough singles including Seven Days a Week and Rock'n Roll.
Empire of the Sun is an Australian electronic pop project created by Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore. Known for global anthems like Walking On A Dream and We Are The People, they have sold over 5.5 million albums, won eight ARIA Awards, and released acclaimed albums including Ice on the Dune and Two Vines.
Born in England, Joseph Mount’s Metronomy blends electronic pop/indie rock; known for “Radio Ladio.” Mercury Prize-nominated The English Riviera; worked w/ Robyn, Mr Oizo.
STRFKR began as Joshua Hodges’ solo project, expanding into a band with Keil Corcoran, Shawn Glassford, and Arian Jalali. Signed to Polyvinyl in 2010; albums Reptilians, Miracle Mile, and Being No One, Going Nowhere hit Billboard charts.
Fever Ray, aka Karin Dreijer from Gothenburg, evolves electronic pop with themes of identity and politics. Known for the album "Fever Ray" and "Plunge," they've won critical acclaim and a Swedish Grammy. Collaborated with Björk and Olof Dreijer.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs, a legendary New York indie rock trio, are known for hits like “Maps” and “Zero,” blending raw emotion with powerful energy and memorable collaborations.
Cults, formed by Madeline Follin and Brian Oblivion, broke out in 2010 with the hit "Go Outside." Known for indie rock, they've played major festivals and released four albums, including 'Static' and 'Offering.'
Dan makes music as Dan and Daphni; grateful to listeners. He no longer reviews demos via social media, urging artists to create for joy and keep going.
