Joanna Newsom

Joanna Newsom was born on January 18th, 1982. She is an American harpist, pianist, and singer-songwriter from Nevada City, CA. She plays indie folk music. Joanna Newsom has 3 albums, 1 EP's and a single single.

Steel Train

Steel Train is an indie rock band from New Jersey. They have been active since 2002. Members include Jack Antonoff, Evan Winkier, Dan Silbert, Jon Shiffman, Justin Huey. They can be described as indie/ folk rock. Steel Train has 3 albums and 3 EP's out.

Tegan and Sara

Tegan Rain Quin and Sara Kiersten Quin are identical twins, born on September 19, 1980. Both twins play guitar, key board and write songs. The sister that writes the song typically sings it. The band was 6 albums out since 1999, most recently Sainthood in 2009. Their music can be described as Indie pop/rock and new wave

Sub Pop Records

Sub Pop Records was founded Bruce Pavitt and Jonathan Poneman in Seattle, Washington in 1986. It gained fame when it signed on Nirvana and other bands from the Seattle scene. They have signed on to them bands including Fleet Foxes, The Postal Service, Flight of the Concords, No Age, and The Shins.

The Apples in Stereo

The Apples in Stereo are associated with The Elephant Six Collective, who are a group of bands who include Neutral Milk Hotel and of Montreal. The Apples in Stereo formed in 1991. The band consists of Robert Schneider, John Hill, and Eric Allen. They have 7 albums out. The band is compared to the work of The Beatles and The Beach Boys.

The Decembrists

The Decembrists were formed in 2000 when Colin Meloy, the lead singer, moved to Portland,OR. The band consists of him, Chris Funk, Jenny Conlee, Nate Query, and John Moen. They currently have 5 studio albums, 5 ep's, and 7 singles. The Decembrists are noted for the unique instruments, such as the accordion and upright bass.

Cursive

Cursive was formed in 1995 by Tim Kasher, Matt Maginn, Steve Pedersen, and Clint Schnase. They are signed on to Saddle Creek Records. They have 6 albums, 6 EP's, and 8 singles. Cusive broke up in 1998 but came back together again the next year, in 1999.