Pere Ubu used to be (c.1975) a collection of strange noises gathered under loose pop trappings. Ray Gun Suitcase is interesting pop with strange noises.
Meg Hentges’ latest solo album further explores the rockin’ yet understated side of 2 Nice Girls’ sound, while Ms. Phillips ventures further “out there.”
A less complex Mazzy Star with Juliana Hatfield singing lead, and you have Swoon 23. The tracks are smooth and supple, but with enough hooks to be catchy.