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The stage name of singer/songwriter/producer Santi White, Santigold fuses punk, reggae, grime, and indie rock with electro. Originally dubbing herself Santogold — a nickname directed at her by close friends — her varied musical background is usually shown in acclaimed albums and singles including 2008’s Santogold and “L.E.S. Artistes.” Given …

The long-running Denver-based indie pop band Dressy Bessy were led by singer/guitarist Tammy Ealom, who began her musical career as an associate from the little-known 40th Day; with time she remaining the group to spotlight writing her personal material, eventually becoming a member of the initial incarnation from the Minders. …

Sunny pop band the Apples in Stereo system were among the leading lighting from the Elephant 6 Recording Company collective, a coterie of likeminded lo-fi indie groups — like the Olivia Tremor Control, Natural Milk Hotel, and Key Rectangular — who distributed musicians, ideas, and sensibilities. These were led by …

The seeds of Pacific Gas & Electric powered were sown in LA back 1966 when self-taught guitarist Tom Marshall formed Bluesberry Jam, whose ranks included drummer Charlie Allen. Allen ended up being such an excellent vocalist that he finished up getting the frontman; his drum seat was loaded by Adolfo …