MGMT is an American rock band from Middletown, Connecticut. After the release of their first album, the members of their live band, Matthew Asti, James Richardson, and Will Berman joined the core band in the studio. Formed at Wesleyan University and originally with Cantora Records, they signed with Columbia Records and Red Ink in 2006….

The 88 is a four-piece indie rock band based in Los Angeles, California. They have released four albums. Members of the band are: Keith Slettedahl (vocals/guitar), Adam Merrin (piano/keyboards), Todd O’Keefe (bass guitar), and Anthony Zimmitti (drums). The 88 made their way onto the Southern California indie scene, releasing two well-received albums and earning acclamation…

Your artist of the week is Tim Barry. Tim Barry is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is the former the lead singer of the Richmond, Virginia-based punk rock band Avail. In addition to performing with Avail, he was the bass guitarist in the Richmond-based folk punk band (Young) Pioneers from 1994-1995. Barry has…

Your band of the week is Dropkick Murphys. Dropkick Murphys are an Irish American Celtic punk/hardcore punk band formed in Quincy, Massachusetts. The band has made a name for itself as a result of their extensive touring all over the world, and their St. Patrick’s Day weekend shows, which are held in and around Boston….

Your band of the week is The Decemberist. The Decemberists are an indie folk rock band from Portland, Oregon, United States, fronted by singer/songwriter Colin Meloy. The other members of the band are Chris Funk (guitar, multi-instrumentalist), Jenny Conlee (hammond organ, accordion, melodica, piano, keyboards), Nate Query (bass guitar, string bass), and John Moen (drums,…

Your band of the week is Weezer. Weezer is an American alternative rock band. The band currently consists of Rivers Cuomo (lead vocals, guitar), Patrick Wilson (drums, guitar, backing vocals), Brian Bell (guitar, backing vocals, keyboards), and Scott Shriner (bass, backing vocals, keyboards). The band has changed lineups three times since its formation in 1992….

Your Valentine’s Day inspired band of the week is OutKast. OutKast is an American hip hop duo based in East Point, Georgia, consisting of Atlanta native André “André 3000” Benjamin (formerly known as Dré) and Savannah, Georgia-born Antwan “Big Boi” Patton. They were originally known as The OKB (The OutKast Brothers) but later changed the…

Your band of the week is My Morning Jacket. My Morning Jacket was formed in 1998 in Louisville, Kentucky by singer, songwriter and guitarist Jim James. The band’s debut album, The Tennessee Fire, was released in May 1999. The following year, keyboard player Danny Cash was added to the line up. A second album, At…

Your band of the week is Fitz & the Tantrums. Fitz & the Tantrums are an American soul group from Los Angeles, California. Fitz & the Tantrums were founded by Michael Fitzpatrick, who had begun writing soul music for a solo project on an old church organ he had purchased. He added friend James King…

This week we will pay some respect to the classics…your artist of the week is Son House. Eddie James “Son” House, Jr. (March 21, 1902 – October 19, 1988) was an American blues singer and guitarist. House pioneered an innovative style featuring strong, repetitive rhythms, often played with the aid of slide guitar, and his…