There was once a band called Pavement whose lackadaisical attitude and post-modern wordplay appealed to a certain type of liberal arts major. For example, the kind of guys who might go on to host a public radio show.
Pavement broke up, but frontman Stephen Malkmus keeps making records with his new band, The Jicks. His newest is called “Wig Out at Jagbags.” Here’s a track called “Lariat.”
Electronic pop outfit Sylvan Esso has been one of our favorite acts over the years. Earlier this year, they put out the album "What Now." But here's a track that's been stuck in our brains for a while called "Coffee," because who can resist ending a dinner party with a great pun.
Little Dragon is a Grammy-nominated electronic band from Sweden whose latest studio album, Season High, was released this April. Their new single, featuring singer-songwriter Faith Evans, is called "Piece of Mind."