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Glasgow group formed in the early 1980's who popularized 'shambling' or 'anorak' pop music. Frontman created the legendary label 53rd and 3rd.

    The Pastels. Original members included Stephen Pastel (McRobbie), Brian Superstar (Taylor) and Chris Gordon.

Calvin Johnson, Heather Lewis, and Bret Lunsford were part of what Washington based band?
    Beat Happening. Calvin Johnson went on to form Dub Narcotic Sound System and the Halo Benders.

'I Know Where Syd Barrett Lives.' Name the band.
    Television Personalities. Now I learned to love the ...

Scottish band fronted by brothers William and Jim Reid. Their 1992 album was called 'Honey's Dead.'
    The Jesus and Mary Chain. Their 1984 debut single 'Upside Down' is one of best songs of the 1980's!

Wim Wenders is obsessed with this band. Specifically, the band is featured prominently in Wenders' feature 'Until the End of the World.'
    Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. Other bands or musicians Wenders is obsessed with include U2 and Ry Cooder.

How cool are those New Zealand bands? This band's 2001 record release is called 'Getaway' and is on Merge Records.
    The Clean. The Clean was formed in Dunedin in 1978.

This band's three-song EP is called 'The Modern Age.' Their major label debut is 'Is This It?'
    The Strokes. The Strokes started the media frenzy in the Mercury Lounge in NYC.

Detroit rock band comprised of just Meg and Jack White.
    The White Stripes. The question remains. Are they brother and sister or ex-spouses?

Which band released '69 Love Songs'?
    The Magnetic Fields. 'Holiday' is possibly the best Magnetic Fields album.

Northern California space-age rock, pop band. Albums include 'Under the Western Freeway' and 'The Sophtware Slump.'
    Grandaddy. Grandaddy's sound is very reminiscent of the Pixies.

This band released 'Hot Shots II' on Astralwerks. Lead singer Stuart Mason has a side project, King Biscuit Time.
    The Beta Band. The Beta Band is a great live band. They opened for Radiohead on one of their tours.

What is a Japanese, New York-based band that sings about food (not Shonen Knife)?
    Cibo Matto. Cibo Matto has been on the New York City scene since the early 90's.

Laetitia Sadier and Tim Gane are part of what band?
    Stereolab. Their album 'Sound Dust' is out on Electra Records.

Lead singer of the 80's pop band Til' Tuesday. Now a solo artist, she was featured prominently on the 'Magnolia' soundtrack.
    Aimee Mann. Aimee Mann is coincidentally married to Michael Penn. What if I was Romeo in black jeans?

This band's albums include 'Transmissions from the Satellite Heart' and 'The Soft Bulletin.'
    The Flaming Lips.

Black Francis, Kim Deal, David Lovering and Joey Santiago.
    The Pixies. UMASS. Some albums include 'Doolittle,' 'Trompe Le Monde,' and 'Bossanova.'

Kim Gordon, Thurston Moore, Lee Ranaldo, and Steve Shelley.
    Sonic Youth. Moore side projects include the Dim Stars and Even Worse.

Neil Haggerty, Jennifer Herrema. Offshoot of the band Pussy Galore.
    Royal Trux. Jon Spencer Blues Explosion and Boss Hog are the other offshoots of Pussy Galore.

Isaac Brock and Jeremiah Green. Their Epic debut 'The Moon and Antartica.'
    Modest Mouse.

Pavement was on what record label?
    Matador. Stephen Malkmus is now enjoying a solo career.


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