Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Bringing to mind a French Super Furry Animals, Montreal rock band Malajube include Julien Mineau (vocals/guitar), Francis Mineau (drums), Mathieu Cournoyer (bass), Thomas Augustin (keyboard), and Renaud Bastien (guitar/keyboard). In addition to releasing the albums Le Compte Complet (2004, produced by Martin Pelland of the Dears) and Trompe-l'Oeil (2006), the band has won several music awards in its home country. ~ Kenyon Hopkin