Various, Kurz Welle, Pat. V & The Pat. V's, Welington Irish Black Warrior, Ghostape, Dam Mantle, Vinci Vince, The Awkwards, Monoski, Buvette, Überreel, Gâteaux Blasters

Seattle Grunge

Heavy riffs played by people raised on punk, recorded cheap in the Pacific Northwest and then sold worldwide.

Boston Alternative

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