From the Czech Republic, loves new wave (Flock of Seagulls, Gene Loves Jezebel). Smacks of “You Spin Me Right Round, Baby” or whatever by Dead or Alive.
Heartfelt, new style “punk,” tours with Fall Out Boy and Straylight Run. From Chicago, so they’re a little smarter than yer average jerk-off, but not by much.
Like many great bands, they’re post this, and post that, chaotic and messy and indescribable. Keyboards and clanking noise and catchiness. Real alternative.
Electronic music for trendy indie kids too lazy to get into real electronic music. Single Frame is evidently one of the bigger names in this watered-down genre.
I thought the cover said “Poli-Sci or Die!,” which is pretty funny. This band is a lot of fun. A Japanese pop punk band who loves (and dresses like) Devo.
Five-song EP of subtle, kinda catchy indie pop with some trendy keybords slipped in sometimes. Produced by a guy who’s worked with Rainer Maria and Interpol.
Less cutesy/dreamy than I recall, but I haven’t paid attention for the last couple cuz they were on Matador, and people line up to gush about their releases.
Swedish garage pop, catchy without being formulaic. Fans of Soundtrack of Our Lives and the Hellacopters who wanna expand into well-written pop will dig it.