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By genre: Alternative & Indie Rock

Animal Collective Animal Collective is a New York City based group of experimental musicians from Baltimore, MD. Animal Collective consists of Avey Tare (David Portner), Panda Bear (Noah Lennox), Deacon (Josh Dibb), and Geologist (Brian Weitz). Records released under the name Animal Collective may include contributions from any or all of these members, but the lineup is not uniform. The band members met in school and started recording together in various forms of collaboration from a young age. Although the band is often classified a pyschefolk or noise rock, it is hard to define the critically acclaimed Animal Collective sound as they often experiment with diverse styles and ideas. LISTEN NOW Animal Collective: Did You See The Words? Play > Animal Collective: Grass Play > Animal Collective: Leaf House Play >	Official website Buy from iTunes Store
Arab Strap Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton are better known as Arab Strap, the brooding, post-folk duo from Scotland who are "renowned for being miserable." The group disbanded in 2006, but over the course of their 10 year existence, they created music that is praised for its genre-bending originality and inventive, languid style, which features sordid and personal lyrics and spare acoustic-electro elements. Highlights include the slow-burning *Blackness, the dreamy Forest Hills, and beat-heavy The Shy Retirer*.	Official website Buy from iTunes Store
Autumn Defense An indie band, comprised of multi-instrumentalists John Stirratt and Pat Sansone, The Autumn Defense began as a side project for Stirratt, who is best known for his work as bassist for alt-country bands Wilco and Uncle Tupelo. Stirratt collaborated with Sansone - who he knew through his work with Joseph Arthur and Josh Rouse - to produce a 1960s-style rock/pop album. The Autumn Defense create a sound that both embraces and resists the moods of autumn, and so defines their name. The duo chase the sun west towards California, gathering inspiration from classic L.A. Pop and well crafted melody of the 60's and 70's. LISTEN NOW Autumn Defense: Full 5 Paces (2001) Play > Autumn Defense: Circles (2003) Play >	Official website Buy from iTunes Store
Clutch Since 1991 Clutch have been challenging rock n' roll's limits, and they show no signs of abandoning the unique experimentation that has defined them. This Germantown, MD based band combines elements of funk, metal, and rock that helped to define the "stoner-rock" sound of the mid-90s which they have since taken in unexpected directions. 2009 saw the release of their ninth studio album, the innovative Strange Cousins From The West, which debuted in Billboards Top 40 albums. For Clutch, evolution is a way of life. LISTEN NOW Clutch: Power Player (2007) Play > Clutch: Electric Worry (2007) Play > Clutch: 50,000 Unstoppable Watts (2009) Play > Clutch: Careful With That Mic (2001) Play >	Official website Buy from iTunes Store
Cougar Cougar creates passionate, powerful, unabashedly epic instrumental music. Formed in 2003 in Madison, Wisconsin, Cougar describes their sound as “Emergency Rock.” Each song is a collage of voices constantly interacting and evolving one another; shape shifting melodies, vast sonic canvases, dense, raw, electronic, organic, found-percussion and driven sounds resonate throughout each track, in a style that is rooted in philosophical ponderings of nature versus architecture. Their debut LP, Law was released in 2007 on the Layered Music label. You can also catch members of Cougar in the internationally-acclaimed YoungBlood Brass Band. LISTEN NOW Cougar: Interracial Dating Play > Cougar: Merit Play > Cougar: Black Dove Play > Cougar: Strict Scrutiny Play >	Official website Buy from iTunes Store
Dan Venne Hailing from central Wisconsin, Dan Venne is a composer, producer and guitarist. When not touring with his band Cougar (Counter Records/Ninja Tune), he can be found in Brooklyn composing for various media and performing throughout NYC with his trio Hans Blix. Dan has worked as a producer and composer for Man Made Music in NYC, served as adjunct faculty at NYU, and toured internationally and nationally with his bands. He also has a few music degrees and awards rattling around in a shoebox.	Official website
Greg Camp Best known as the guitarist and main songwriter for the hugely successful pop-rock band Smash Mouth, Greg Camp ventured off on to his own in 2008. He now primarily works on two main projects, the power-pop surf-rock of The Maids of Honor and Gina Marie. In September 2008, he released hi debut solo album to rave reviews. In addition to these projects, Greg has produced a variety of music for film and television. He also has operates a recording studio and a record label, SEAVOLT RECORDS. LISTEN NOW Greg Camp: Pucker (2008) Play >	Greg Camp MySpace Buy from iTunes Store
GWAR GWAR is part of an ancient order of warriors known as the Scumdogs Of The Universe who were banished from space and sent to planet Earth. Once on Earth, the Scumdogs fornicated with apes and thus the human race was born. The Scumbogs were incarcerated in ice, deep in the wastelands of Antarctica. Here they lay dormant for millions of years, controlling the will of the humans they’d spawned through mental telepathy. With little effort they brought about war, disease and injustice. Earth was on a path to self-destruction before GWAR had ever played a note… LISTEN NOW GWAR: Let Us Slay (2009) Play >	Official website Buy from iTunes Store
Haale Haale is a New York-born singer of Iranian descent, whose name means ‘halo around the moon.’ Mixing her Persian heritage of Sufi mysticism with American neo-pyschedelia, Haale creates trance-inducing songs filled with soulful rhythms and lush textures. Releasing two mesmerizing EPs and touring extensively throughout 2007, Haale established a strong presence in both the New York downtown scene and international music festivals such as Bonnaroo, South by Southwest and the Mimi Festival. In her breathtaking full-length debut, “No Ceiling”, Haale explores themes of transformation and evolution, singing in both Persian and English accompanied by a riveting soundscape of exotic percussion, psychedelic guitars and soaring strings.	Official website Buy from iTunes Store
Joey Ramone Joey Ramone was one of the early pioneers of the punk rock movement of the 1970’s, yet his loud, fast, and straight-forward music has never gone out of style. He remains today one of the classic rock figures of all time, and he has cemented his place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Joey Ramone, the late lead singer of The Ramones and one of the founders of the group, penned many of their most well-known songs, including Blitzkrieg Bop (1976), *Rockaway Beach* (1977), and *Beat On The Brat* (1976). His version of *What a Wonderful World* was released posthumously on his only solo album, Don’t Worry About Me (2002), and was notably used in Michael Moore’s groundbreaking documentary Bowling for Columbine (2002).	Official website Buy from iTunes Store
Magnaaflux Magnaaflux is hard rock funk trio that combines a melting pot of influences to deliver a unique refreshing sound. Their new album Half A Mil Is The New Five Grand has been blowing away listeners with its raw energy! Magnaaflux are set to keep rocking and bringing it hard for years to come. LISTEN NOW Magnaaflux: So Much Soul To Give (2007) Play >	Official website Buy from iTunes Store
Morphine Morphine was a rarity in the rock world, melding the sounds of blues, rock, and cocktail jazz without the use of guitars. Instead, the band relied on sliding two-string bass lines, piercing saxophones, and wry, ironically detached vocals. During the mid-1990s, Morphine gained underground pop success and a sizeable following from word of mouth, heavy college radio airplay, and positive reviews. Their 1995 project Yes reached the #1 position on Billboard's Heatseekers chart, with hits such as *Buena, A Good Woman is Hard to Find* and *The Night. The trio disbanded in 1999 when frontman Mark Sandman collapsed onstage and died, suffering a heart attack at the age of forty-seven. The Night* was released posthumously in 2000 and hit the top ten on Billboard's Top Internet Albums chart. LISTEN NOW Morphine: Buena (1993) Play >	Morphine MySpace Buy from iTunes Store
Radio 4 Radio 4 formed in 1999 and almost immediately became a driving force in New York City's gritty, guitar-driven rock scene. Their music revisits the late 1970s - early 1980s post-punk sound with their scratchy riffs and danceable grooves. The band's album and single, *Party Crashers, made its appearance on Billboard's Hot Dance Singles chart. Songs such as Absolute Affirmation* and *Caroline* have won awards and been featured in commercials and video games as the band's fan base continues to grow in both the United States and in Europe. LISTEN NOW Radio 4: Absolute Affirmation (2004) Play > Radio 4: The Death Of American Radio (2004) Play >	Official website Buy from iTunes Store
Stateless Stateless are one of Leeds' most exciting bands, currently on course to explode all over the music world. The band fuses a conventional band set-up of vocals (Chris James), bass (Justin Percival) and drums (David Levin) with the electronic mesh of turntables (Kidkanevil) and live programming (Rod). Stateless recently finished recording their self-titled debut album with producer Jim Abbiss (Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian), who passed on some tracks to the mighty DJ Shadow. Immediately a fan, Shadow enlisted Chris to co write and sing on two songs on his new album The Outsider this was followed by a massive UK tour supporting DJ Shadow. LISTEN NOW Stateless: Exit (2007) Play > Stateless: Crash (2007) Play > Stateless: Prism #1 (2007) Play >	Official website Buy from iTunes Store
Sunshine State At times, the jazzy, soul-tinged acoustic pop of Sunshine State can feel a bit like a light-hearted therapy session among friends. Featuring Aleza Coldevin's witty and confessional stories combined with the playful guitar work of James Bryan, Sunshine State's fresh, bright, and quirky sound has earned the Toronto-based duo the distinction of being named one of the Top 10 Artists to watch in 2008 by KGRL. Their self-titled debut album was released in 2007, and has been the subject of numerous, glowing reviews. LISTEN NOW Sunshine State: 7 Months (2008) Play >	Sunshine State MySpace Buy from iTunes Store
Suzi Ragsdale Suzi is the daughter of pop and country hit-maker Ray Stevens. When she was in kindergarten, Ray brought her into the recording studio to be part of the kiddie chorus on his Grammy Award winning 1970 smash *Everything Is Beautiful. Her destiny was clear. “I always knew that I would be a singer and writer… I started writing poetry when I was about six, then songs a little later, and recording children’s music albums for the classroom when I was 10," says Suzi. During the past 14 years, this gifted songwriter, vocalist and pianist has released just one collection of her strikingly original songs. But this year, Suzi has created two new albums with producer Tim Lauer. The first, titled Best Regards, is a marvelously eclectic set of her recent tunes. On the second collection, Less of the Same, Suzi and Tim hand-picked a mix of her songs written over the course of her career. The textures range from jazzy pop to acoustic-folk waltz with some bluesiness thrown in. LISTEN NOW Suzi Ragsdale: Wishbone* Play > Suzi Ragsdale: Wake Up! Play >	Official website Buy from iTunes Store
The Posies Jon Auer and Ken Stringfellow formed the highly influential alternative-rock group The Posies in 1987 in the University district of Seattle. Regarded for their hard-driving and anthemic power-pop, the group combines bright melodies and warm harmonies with fuzzed-out and grungy guitars to create their unique sound. After taking a short break around the turn of the century, the group returned with a vengeance on 2005's Every Kind of Light which features the standout tracks I Guess You're Right, Second Time Around, and Love Comes.	Official website Buy from iTunes Store
Third Eye Blind Third Eye Blind’s 1997 self-titled debut album was a six-time platinum phenomenon that still resonates as a landmark album of mid- to late-90s alternative pop. With hits including Semi-Charmed Life, Jumper, and Graduate, Third Eye Blind immediately proved they were no one hit wonder. The band received worldwide popularity with their catchy choruses and sing-a-long melodies, and they went on to release two follow-up albums: Blue (1999) and Out Of The Vein (2003). After taking some time off from recording and life on the road, Stephan Jenkins reformed the group in 2007, embarking on an extensive tour while working on the group’s fourth album, Ursa Major (2009). The album is more politically-driven than their previous work, but still maintains the core elements of the group’s beloved sound. Third Eye Blind is currently working on their fifth album, Ursa Minor, which is set to be released in 2011. LISTEN NOW Third Eye Blind: Losing A Whole Year (1997) Play > Third Eye Blind: Graduate (1997) Play > Third Eye Blind: How's It Going To Be (1997) Play > Third Eye Blind: Jumper (1997) Play > Third Eye Blind: Semi-Charmed Life (1997) Play >	Official website Buy from iTunes Store
Uncle Kracker Matthew Shafer, otherwise known as "Uncle Kracker", is an artist who is hard to pin down into any one genre. His music crosses into country, hip-hop, and rock, but his voice and style are unmistakable, and he has established himself as one of the more distinguished and original hit-makers of this decade. His first big break was as Kid Rock's DJ, but he decided to release his first solo album, Double Wide (2001), after Kid became a huge success in his own right. His first single from that album, Follow Me, was a gigantic hit from 2001, and peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. His cover of *Drift Away* also became one of his signature songs, and peaked at 9 on the Hot 100. His fourth solo album, Happy Hour, was released on September 15, 2009.	Official website Buy from iTunes Store
Vanessa and the O's Vanessa and the O's formed in New York City in late 2003 when Vanessa Contenay-Quinones teamed up with James Iha, Andreas Mattson, and Niclas Frisk. The group instantly hit it off, and spent the next year writing and recording songs on a laptop computer in hotel rooms and apartments, eventually releasing their critically acclaimed debut album La Ballade d'O. Rough Trade London described their sound as "european cool with breathy vocals over music that sounds like... a more modern take on the Velvet Underground." LISTEN NOW Vanessa and the O's: NY Hotel (2005) Play > Vanessa and the O's: Something Is Calling (2005) Play >	Official website Buy from iTunes Store
YoungBlood Brass Band Deemed “The Midwest’s answer to the Roots” by The New Yorker, YoungBlood Brass Band’s progressive, acoustic, and revolutionary sound has not gone unnoticed. This groundbreaking ensemble of brassmen, who’s founding members hail from Madison, WI, combines traditional New Orleans brass band sound with both jazz and hip hop to create their own innovative style. The group’s emphasis on live, improvised performance has exposed audiences around the world to their incredible energy and raging ambition. Their debut album Unlearn was independently released in 2000 and featured collaborations with rapper Talib Kweli and the underground smash single Ya’ll Stay Up. Their highly anticipated follow-up in 2003, Center:Level:Roar, was released to international acclaim and has led to global tours in front of packed audiences everywhere. LISTEN NOW YoungBlood Brass Band: Nuclear Summer Play > YoungBlood Brass Band: Is That A Riot? Play > YoungBlood Brass Band: Bonne Refinery Play > YoungBlood Brass Band: Sell Me More Or Like You Just Don't Care Play >	Official website Buy from iTunes Store