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Blonde Redhead - 94% match to Calla

US alternative rock band Blonde Redhead, whose members boast Italian and Japanese heritage, was formed by singer-guitarist Kazu Makino (Japan), Amedeo Pace (b. Milan, Italy; guitar/vocals), and twin brother Simone Pace (b. Milan, Italy; drums). The band's history can be traced... Read more

Low - 90% match to Calla

Yo La Tengo - 83% match to Calla

This New Jersey, USA-based band has crafted a formidable reputation within the US alternative rock community with their succulent, Velvet Underground-inspired melodicism. Comprising the central husband and wife duo of Ira Kaplan (vocals/guitar) and Georgia Hubley (drums/vocals),... Read more

Broken Social Scene - 77% match to Calla

The inception of Canadian band Broken Social Scene came out of the demise of a number of Toronto's indie bands, notably By Divine Right and K.C. Accidental. The band was formed in 1999 when Kevin Drew (Canada) and Brendan Canning (b. Canada) began jamming in various basements... Read more

Interpol - 71% match to Calla

Although the New York City, USA-based quartet Interpol shares some of the same garage rock elements as the Strokes and the White Stripes, the band's affection for the disparate sounds of late 70s UK post-punk outfit Joy Division gave them a different edge to the aforementioned... Read more

Sparklehorse - 66% match to Calla

Mark Linkous (Virginia, USA) made an innocuous start to his music career, recording two albums in the mid-80s with the US indie rock band the Dancing Hoods. He first came to record under the band identity of Sparklehorse thanks to the munificence of David Lowery, who left his... Read more

The Wrens - 63% match to Calla

The Pixies' influence on the rock world remains quite large, as many acts continue to worship the cult alt-rock band long since their demise. While some may pass off the Secaucus, New Jersey based outfit, the Wrens, as Pixies disciples upon initial listen, the truth is that they... Read more

Bloc Party - 62% match to Calla

Originally known as Union, this London, England-based art-punk quartet emerged in 2004 as one of the year's most intriguing prospects. Kele Okereke (Kelechukwu Rowland Okereke, 13 October 1981, Liverpool, Merseyside, England; vocals/guitar) and Russell Lissack (b. 11 March 1981,... Read more

Modest Mouse - 62% match to Calla

Drawing from influences such as Pavement, the Pixies, and Talking Heads, the Issaquah, Washington, USA-based art-punk unit Modest Mouse initially featured Isaac Brock (9 July 1975, Issaquah, Washington, USA; vocals/guitar), Dann Gallucci (guitar), Eric Judy (bass) and Jeremiah... Read more

Pavement - 61% match to Calla

Darlings of the 90s US independent scene, Pavement were formed in 1989 in Stockton, California, USA, by college drop-outs Stephen Malkmus (30 May 1966, Santa Monica, California, USA; vocals/guitar) and Scott "Spiral Stairs" Kannberg (guitar). Later they extended to a five-piece... Read more