No longer the new kids in town, this model alt-rock band has a decade of hits and a career-retrospective album behind them. In the bright road ahead, 3EB will stir up their dedicated fan base with their Red Star EP and "Non-Dairy Creamer" as the focus track.

Filed in: Pop/Rock

When they debuted in 1993, their identity was unknown until the press revealed The Fireman as Paul McCartney and Youth. The duo still doesn't flaunt their ex-Beatle affiliation, but their third effort is less electronic and more '60s psychedelic than their previous albums.

Filed in: Pop/Rock

Yes, he's back, and he's got a brand-new sound. On his new album, 24 Hours, Jones enlists help from Future Cut, as well as S*A*M and Sluggo, best known for their work with Lily Allen, Dizzee Rascal, and Gym Class Heroes, for a more modern vibe.

Filed in: Early British Pop/Rock

The Knux may be from New Orleans, but they're not your typical Dirty South emcees. If you can picture a hybrid of The Cool Kids, Outkast, Juvenile, and Souls of Mischief, then you have an idea what they're all about.

Filed in: Alternative Rap

With seven solid studio albums under their collective belt, we wonder why this Chicago-based quartet isn't more popular (though we're selfishly glad they haven't blown up). Sam Prekop's gently cool vocals mixed with John McEntire's tight production is always a winning combo.

Filed in: Pop/Rock