The Honorary Title singer-guitarist Jarrod Gorbel:
“I’m listening to Peter Bjorn and John, Illinois and the soundtrack to the movie Once. I really enjoy the ’60s influence of the first, Illinois is the best indie pop since Built to Spill and the Once soundtrack with Glen from The Frames has amazing ultra-personal love songs that will make you weep — when I came home from that movie I was inspired to write a shitload of cheesy tunes that make you cry.”

Bravery frontman Sam Endicott:
“I’m listening to the greatest band ever, Smoosh. They are three girls ranging in age from 13 to 8. They sound like a super-indied-out version of Hanson. They are legally only allowed to tour two weeks out of the year, and their mom sells merch. Awesome.”

The Teeth (Peter MoDavis, Aaron MoDavis, Brian Ashby and Jonas Oesterle):
“James Brown. He taught us how to play our guitars together and how to play a show. We always talk about him in the Teeth van. Who would win in fight? James Brown or a tiger?”