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British Invasion
The British Invasion was the wave of British pop and rock acts, led by the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, that dominated US charts and youth culture from 1964 to the mid-1960s, reshaping music, fashion, and film.
Britpop
Britpop was a mid-1990s British music movement reacting against American grunge, led by Blur, Oasis, and Pulp, and peaking with the 1995 Battle of Britpop.
Broadcast (band)
Broadcast: Birmingham, England art-pop band formed 1995 by James Cargill and Trish Keenan, signed to Warp Records; albums The Noise Made By People, Haha Sound, Tender Buttons; ended with Keenan's 2011 death and the 2013 Berberian Sound Studio score.
Brockhampton (band)
Brockhampton, also known as BROCKHAMPTON, was a Los Angeles hip-hop boy band founded by Kevin Abstract via the KanyeToThe forum. The 14-member collective released the 2017 Saturation trilogy, topped the Billboard 200 with Iridescence, and disbanded in 2022.
Broken Bells
Broken Bells is an American indie rock duo of Shins frontman James Mercer and producer Brian "Danger Mouse" Burton, formed after meeting at Roskilde 2004; albums Broken Bells (2010), After the Disco (2014), Into the Blue (2022).
Broken Social Scene
Broken Social Scene: Canadian indie rock collective formed in Toronto in 1999 by Kevin Drew and Brendan Canning, with over 20 rotating members, the Arts & Crafts label, albums You Forgot It in People (2002) and Remember the Humans (2026).
Bronski Beat
Bronski Beat: British synth-pop trio formed in London in 1983 by Jimmy Somerville, Steve Bronski, and Larry Steinbachek; gay-activist pop band behind "Smalltown Boy" (UK No. 3, 1984) and the album The Age of Consent.
Broods
Broods are a New Zealand sibling pop duo, Georgia and Caleb Nott from Nelson, formed 2013. Known for "Bridges", four albums including Evergreen and Space Island, Joel Little production, and multiple NZ Music Awards.
Brooks & Dunn
Brooks & Dunn, the American country duo of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn formed in 1990 on Arista Nashville, are the best-selling country duo ever with 20 number-one hits, over 30 million albums, two Grammys, and 2019 Country Music Hall of Fame induction.
Bros (British band)
Bros: English pop band formed 1986 by twins Matt and Luke Goss with Craig Logan; 'I Owe You Nothing' hit UK No. 1 in 1988, Push sold millions, split 1992, reunited 2017 without Logan.
Brothers Osborne
Brothers Osborne is an American country duo of brothers John and T.J. Osborne from Deale, Maryland, whose breakthrough "Stay a Little Longer" (2015) went platinum.
Buckcherry
Buckcherry is an American hard rock band formed in 1995 in Anaheim, California, fronted by singer Josh Todd. Known for the 1999 gold debut and the platinum 2006 album 15 with the Grammy-nominated hit Crazy Bitch; 11th album Roar Like Thunder (2025).
Built to Spill
Built to Spill is a Boise, Idaho indie rock band founded by Doug Martsch in 1992, known for rotating lineups, the 1990s albums Perfect From Now On and Keep It Like a Secret, a Warner Bros. era (1995–2016), and the 2022 Sub Pop release When the Wind Forgets Your Name.
Bush (British band)
Bush, also known as Bush X in Canada, is an English rock band formed outside London in 1992 and led by Gavin Rossdale, whose album Sixteen Stone sold millions in the United States.
Busted (band)
Busted are an English pop-punk trio formed in 2000 in Southend-on-Sea by Matt Willis, James Bourne, and Charlie Simpson, known for "Year 3000" and "Crashed the Wedding," their 2005 split, and the 2015 reunion.
Butthole Surfers
Butthole Surfers: American experimental rock band formed 1981 in San Antonio by Gibby Haynes and Paul Leary; acid punk, notorious name and live shows, 1996 hit "Pepper," lost album After the Astronaut released 2026.
Buzzcocks
Buzzcocks are an English punk rock band formed in Bolton in 1976 by Pete Shelley and Howard Devoto, whose Spiral Scratch EP started the DIY independent-label movement.
By Storm
By Storm is an American experimental hip-hop duo of rapper RiTchie (Nathaniel Ritchie) and producer Parker Corey, formed in 2023 after their trio Injury Reserve ended following Stepa J. Groggs' 2020 death; debut album My Ghosts Go Ghost (2026) scored 80/100.
Bye Bye Bye
"Bye Bye Bye" is a 2000 NSYNC single from No Strings Attached, produced by Cheiron's Kristian Lundin and Jake Schulze, peaking at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and winning three 2000 MTV VMAs.
Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso
Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso are an Argentine duo (Catriel Guerreiro and Ulises Guerriero) blending trap, funk, and pop. Viral 2024 NPR Tiny Desk; albums Baño María, PAPOTA (five Latin Grammys, 2026 Grammy), Free Spirits.
Caedmon's Call
Caedmon's Call is a Houston, Texas contemporary Christian folk-rock band formed in the early 1990s at Texas Christian University, known for its 1997 number-one Billboard Christian chart debut, Dove Award, Share the Well missions album, and 2022 reunion.
Cage the Elephant
Cage the Elephant, American alternative rock band formed 2006 in Bowling Green, Kentucky; formerly Perfect Confusion members, known for "Ain't No Rest for the Wicked," six studio albums, and two Best Rock Album Grammys.
Cake (band)
Cake (CAKE) is an American alternative rock band formed in 1991 in Sacramento, California, by John McCrea. Known for deadpan vocals, trumpet lines, and hits like "The Distance" and platinum album Fashion Nugget.
Calexico (band)
Calexico (band): Tucson, Arizona Americana/indie rock band founded 1996 by Joey Burns and John Convertino (ex-Giant Sand); named for the California border town; Feast of Wire breakthrough; El Mirador is their 10th studio album.
Calle 13 (band)
Calle 13 is a Puerto Rican alternative hip-hop/reggaetón band formed 2004 in Trujillo Alto by stepbrothers Residente (René Pérez Joglar) and Visitante (Eduardo Cabra Martínez). Record 22 Latin Grammys; albums Calle 13 (2005) through Multi_Viral (2014); known for political lyrics and "Latinoamérica."
Calpurnia (band)
Calpurnia was a Vancouver indie rock quartet (2017-2019) fronted by Stranger Things actor Finn Wolfhard with Ayla Tesler-Mabe, Malcolm Craig, and Jack Anderson; signed to Royal Mountain Records, released the EP Scout in 2018, and disbanded November 2019.
Calva Louise
Calva Louise is a London rock trio formed in 2016 by Venezuelan singer-guitarist Jess Allanic, French bassist Alizon Taho, and New Zealand drummer Ben Parker; albums Rhinoceros (2019) through Edge of the Abyss (2025).
Camel (band)
Camel are an English progressive rock band formed in 1971 in Guildford, Surrey, led by guitarist Andrew Latimer. Known for The Snow Goose, Moonmadness, and fourteen studio albums, they built a cult following with melodic, largely instrumental prog.
Cameo (band)
Cameo is an American funk/R&B band formed in New York City in 1974 by Larry Blackmon, first called the New York City Players. Known for 1986's Word Up! and Candy, electronic funk, and continued touring.
Camera Obscura (band)
Camera Obscura is a Scottish indie pop band formed in Glasgow in 1996, fronted by Tracyanne Campbell and known for melancholy songs drawing on 1960s pop, with six albums released between 2001 and 2024.