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1. Matt and Kim, aka Matt Johnson and Kim Schifino, hail from the electrified punk scene in Brooklyn. Matt handles most of the vocals, synthesized beats, and (if we are lucky) tamborine, while Kim hammers away on the drums creating all-around feel good, frenzied convulsions running through one's body.

They just released their 2nd album, Grand, on Jan 20th...Their music has appeared on the show Chuck and they have been hosts for MTV2 programs. They will be bringing their tour to the east coast at the end of February and also have a spot lined up at this year's Lollapalooza.

If you like them then you should also check out Mates of State, aka Kori Gardner and Jason Hammel (another quirky, energetic duo from the Golden Gate city)...

Matt and Kim - Yeah Yeah
Matt and Kim - Daylight
Matt and Kim - Ready. Ok
Matt and Kim - Someday



2. She and Him, aka M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel, are such a dynamic pair. Having first met on Zooey's home ground - a movie set - they were asked to record a song for that movie's credits and hit it off ever since then. They released their first album last year, went on a mini-festival tour, and are now effortlessly working on their second album.

Matt Ward's evolvution into a well-known one-man band has released 4albums with a 5th coming out February 17th titled Hold Time. Here is a preview of that song as well as a couple of this kool kat's other jams:

M. Ward - Never had Nobody Like You
M. Ward - To Go Home
M. Ward - Helicopter

Zooey, known for her actress status, has been in films such as Mumford, Almost Famous, Elf, Failure to Launch, The Happening, and Yes Man. She also appeared on many tv series including Frasier, Weeds, and the Simpsons. The Top Secret Scoop on her: she is starring in the upcoming movie about the untamed Janis Joplin and this past Christmas she became engaged to Death Cab's lead singer, Benjamin Gibbard...Congrats!

She & Him - Change is Hard
She & Him - Sentimental Heart
She & Him - Sweet Darling
She & Him - You Really Got a Hold on Me



3. Tegan and Sara, aka Tegan Quin and Sara Quin, are not only identical twins but they are also a cute, peppy indie punk/rock duo from Canada. They have toured around the world with names like Neil Young, Rufus Wainwright, The Killers, Hot Hot Heat, and Ben Folds and worked on albums with members of Weezer, AFI, and Death Cab. They have also recently designed 2 pairs of hipster-esque, PETA-friendly sneaks for the shoe company Macbeth - Sara's are white, Tegan's black each with their respective initals...What's next for these chic chicks?

Tegan & Sara - Call It Off
Tegan & Sara - The Con
Tegan & Sara - Back in Your Head
Tegan & Sara - Where Does The Good Go