The husband-and-wife combo recalls the Dresden Dolls. Also, Nikhil Korula Band.

Stars singer Amy Millan leaves her dream-pop heaven for earthy folk, and ramshackle popsters the Parson Red Heads are more adorable than you.

The Coup's verbal assaults are withering, but their funk is undeniable.

U.S. Mail communicate via scruffy country/folk, and the Hidden Cameras tone down the camp in favor of ornate chamber-pop.