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,"…
Modest Mouse is an American rock band formed in 1992 in Issaquah, Washington, later relocating to Portland, Oregon. Known for their unique sound that blends indie rock, alternative rock, and…
The Shins: Melancholy Melodies and the Poetic Heart of Indie Rock Origins: From Albuquerque Basements to Global Reverence The Shins began as a side project of James Mercer, then a…
The Flaming Lips: Cosmic Dreamers and the Emotional Architects of Psychedelia Formation: Noise and Ambition in the Heartland The Flaming Lips were formed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in 1983, founded…
Yeah Yeah Yeahs is an American indie rock band formed in New York City in 2000. Known for their energetic live performances, eclectic style, and charismatic frontwoman Karen O, the…
The Jam was an English rock band formed in Woking, Surrey, in 1972. The band is known for their influence on the punk and mod revival movements in the late…
Jane's Addiction Jane's Addiction is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1985. Known for their eclectic style, blending alternative rock, punk, metal, and psychedelic music, Jane's…
Muse Muse is a British rock band formed in Teignmouth, Devon, in 1994. Known for their energetic live performances, powerful sound, and fusion of various musical styles, Muse has become…