Franz Ferdinand: Angular Anthems for the Dancefloor Franz Ferdinand is a Scottish indie rock band formed in Glasgow in 2002, known for their explosive blend of post-punk revival, art rock,…
The Stone Roses: The Messiahs of Madchester The Stone Roses are an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1983, widely credited with pioneering the Madchester movement and laying the…
Neutral Milk Hotel: The Lo-Fi Dreamers of Emotional Catharsis Neutral Milk Hotel is an American indie rock band formed in the early 1990s, led by the enigmatic Jeff Mangum, and…
The The: Art-Rock Intellect Meets Post-Punk Passion The The is an English musical project formed in London in 1979 by Matt Johnson, the band’s sole constant member, visionary songwriter, and…
Bloc Party: Post-Punk Revivalists with a Modern Edge Bloc Party is a British rock band formed in London in 1999, known for their angular guitar riffs, emotional intensity, and a…
Sufjan Stevens: The Architect of Intimate Universes and Orchestral Emotion Sufjan Stevens. Origins: Classical Training and Spiritual Songcraft Sufjan Stevens was born on July 1, 1975, in Detroit, Michigan. Raised…
Primal Scream: Sonic Alchemists of British Rock Rebellion Primal Scream. Formation: Glasgow’s Indie Spirit Meets Countercultural Ambition Primal Scream was formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 1982 by Bobby Gillespie, then…
Vampire Weekend: Ivy League Intellect Meets Rhythmic Rebellion Vampire Weekend. Formation: Collegiate Roots with Global Ambition Vampire Weekend formed in 2006 at Columbia University in New York City. Originally a…
Weezer: Geek Rock Royalty and the Endless Refrain of Reinvention Weezer. Formation: Nerds with Guitars and an Arena Rock Dream Weezer was formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1992 by:…
Iggy Pop: The Godfather of Punk and a Rock IconIggy Pop is one of the most electrifying, raw, and fearless figures in rock history. Known as "The Godfather of Punk,"…