Various, Mariana in our Heads, Starry Eyed Cadet, The Suncharms, The Arctic Flow, Sugar World, Strawberry Generation, Letting Up Despite Great Faults, Mariana in our Heads, The Suncharms, Alpaca Sports

Boston Alternative

College radio, cheap rehearsal rooms and loud guitars: the US underground's most literate, least glamorous engine room.

Gothenburg Indie Pop

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