Car Seat Headrest with Built To Spill, Perfume Genius, and more

Boise-based indie rockers Built to Spill, led by Doug Martsch, blend postmodern pop with Neil Young-esque jamming. Known for intricate guitar play and dynamic live shows, key albums include "Perfect from Now On" and "Keep It Like a Secret". They achieved artistic success with Warner Bros, maintaining a vibrant career across decades.

Born in Washington, Perfume Genius, led by Mike Hadreas, is known for its emotional and genre-bending music. The album "Glory" features collaborations with Alan Wyffels, Blake Mills, and a strong band lineup. The music explores themes of isolation and connection, blending macabre imagination with humane ends.

Slowdive, born in Reading, England, are known for their shoegaze style blending reverb-drenched guitars and experimental sounds. Their latest album, "everything is alive," merges familiar shoegaze elements with new beginnings, highlighting their enduring influence on a younger audience. The band members, Rachel Goswell, Neil Halstead, Christian Savill, Nick Chaplin, and Simon Scott, collaborate to explore life’s shimmering nature and universal themes through diverse sonic landscapes.

Rilo Kiley, an indie pop band from LA, gained fame with Jenny Lewis and Blake Sennett at the helm. Known for hits like "Portions for Foxes" and albums on Saddle Creek, they toured with Coldplay. Lewis also gained recognition through solo work and collaborations with the Postal Service, while the band released four studio albums before disbanding.