Duran Duran
One of the pop / rock icons of the 1980s, Duran Duran was also one of the most successful groups of that period,…
Gretel Hänlyn
English singer-songwriter Maddy Haenlein caused a bit of a buzz in 2022 (she was 19 years old) with her first singles…
The Kills
The Kills has in its formation the North American Alison "VV" Mosshart (vocals and guitar) and the British Jamie "Hotel…
The Drums
Before forming The Drums, childhood friends Jonathan (Jonny) Pierce and Jacob Graham worked on an electro-pop project…
Slumber Party
The atmospheric and enchanting pop of the band Slumber Party has not received much deserved prominence in the indie…
Blonde Redhead
In the late 1980s, twin brothers Simone and Amadeo Pace traveled from their country, Italy, to the United States to…
Wilco
Wilco was formed in 1994 in Chicago by Jeff Tweedy and other members of the Uncle Tupelo group, which had just ended…
Teenage Fanclub
Teenage Fanclub was formed in 1989 in Glasgow, Scotland, by Norman Blake (vocals, guitar), Raymond McGinley (vocals,…
The National
Formed in 1999 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the American band The National has in its music elements ranging from country-rock…
Explosions in the Sky
North American instrumental rock band from Austin, Texas, Explosions in the Sky show similarities with groups like…
Vagabon
Vagabon is the pseudonym of the Cameroonian singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Laetitia Tamko. She was born on…
The Coral
A band formed in 1996 in England, The Coral was successful with their first self-titled album, released in 2002. The…
Caroline Polachek
American singer, songwriter and producer Caroline Elizabeth Polachek was born on the 20th of June 1985 in New York City…
The Chemical Brothers
The Chemical Brothers was one of the exponents of electronic music of the 1990s in England, in a style that became…
Icona Pop
Swedish electropop duo, Icona Pop was formed in 2009 by friends Aino Jawo and Caroline Hjelt. The two, who grew up in…
Speedy Ortiz
Speedy Ortiz emerged in 2011 as a solo project by singer/songwriter/guitarist Sadie Dupuis. The following year, the…
The Pretenders
Focused on the figure of vocalist and guitarist Chrissie Hynde, The Pretenders emerged in the late 1970s associated…
Slowdive
English band formed in 1989 in Reading, Berkshire, England, Slowdive emerged within the shoegaze scene. His music is…