Various, Nation Of Language, Dina Summer, YĪN YĪN, Fuffifufzich, Liraz, Beachpeople, The Düsseldorf Düsterboys, Glauque, Sirens Of Lesbos, PVA, Ravi Kuma, Die Nerven

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.