Greatest Garage/Post-Punk Revival Bands

The Strokes

The Strokes are an American rock band formed in New York City in 1998. The band consists of Julian Casablancas (lead vocalist), Nick Valensi (guitarist, keyboardist, backing vocalist), Albert Hammond Jr. (rhythm guitarist, keyboardist, backing vocalist), Nikolai Fraiture (bassist), and Fabrizio Moretti... read more

My first introduction to a garage sounding bands

Arctic Monkeys

The Arctic Monkeys, also known by the pseudonym Death Ramps, are a British indie rock band formed in 2002 in Sheffield, England. The lineup includes Alex Turner (lead vocalist, songwriter, electric and rhythm guitarist), Jamie Cook (electric and rhythm guitarist, songwriter), Matt Helders (drummer,... read more

The White Stripes

The White Stripes were an American rock duo formed in 1997 in Detroit, Michigan. The duo consisted of Jack White (born Jack Gillis), who handled songwriting, vocals, guitar, bass, and keyboards, and Meg White, who played drums and provided backing vocals. Jack adopted Meg's surname after their marriage... read more

Interpol

Franz Ferdinand

Franz Ferdinand is a Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow. The group was formed in 2002 and became known for its energetic style and post-punk revival sound. The original lineup included Alex Kapranos, Nick McCarthy, Bob Hardy, and Paul Thomson.

Yeah Yeah Yeahs

The Killers

The Killers are an American pop rock band formed in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2001 by Brandon Flowers and Dave Keuning. The band gained international fame with their debut album Hot Fuss (2004), which included hit singles like Mr. Brightside and Somebody Told Me. They've since released multiple albums and... read more

Bloc Party

The Black Keys

The Black Keys is an American indie rock and blues rock duo formed in Akron, Ohio, in 2001 by Dan Auerbach (vocals, guitar) and Patrick Carney (drums)... read more

The Libertines

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The Datsuns

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Wolfmother

Wolfmother is an Australian hard rock band from Sydney, New South Wales. Formed in 2000 by Andrew Stockdale (vocals, guitar), Chris Ross (bass, keyboards), and Myles Heskett (drums), the band's lineup has changed multiple times over the years. The current lineup includes Stockdale and various touring... read more

The Kooks

The Kooks are an English rock band formed in 2004 in Brighton. The band currently consists of Luke Pritchard, Hugh Harris, and Alexis Nunez. Max Rafferty was the original bassist, and Paul Garred was the founding drummer.

The Kills

The Hives

Kaiser Chiefs

Kaiser Chiefs are an English indie rock band from Leeds who formed in 1996 under the name Runston Parva before shortening it to Parva in 2000. They released one studio album, 22, in 2003 before changing their name to Kaiser Chiefs later that year. They rose to prominence with their debut album Employment... read more

The Vines

Paramore

Paramore is an American rock band from Franklin, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band currently consists of lead vocalist Hayley Williams, guitarist Taylor York, and drummer Zac Farro. They rose to fame with albums like Riot! (2007) and Brand New Eyes (2009), known for blending pop-punk and alternative... read more

The Raconteurs

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

Kings of Leon

Kings of Leon is an American rock band that formed in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1999. The band is composed of brothers Caleb Followill, Nathan Followill, and Jared Followill, along with their cousin Matthew Followill. They rose to fame with hits such as Sex on Fire and Use Somebody, earning Grammy Awards... read more