Various, Courrier Sud, Camel Power Club, Luke Anger, Jean Tonique, Superjava, Napkey, Anoraak, Lenparrot, Macadam Crocodile, Later., Aprile

Athens, GA

Art-school kids in a college town inventing American indie rock in rented houses, one party at a time.

Gothenburg Indie Pop

Swedish rain-city pop played like a beach rave: sampled strings, pitched vocals, fake-sunset synths, no guitars allowed.