MUSE

Where they’re from: Teignmouth, England

Who they are: Muse is a three-piece alternative rock band from England with international, stadium-scale popularity. Their decades-long discography notably unpacks dour and dystopian concepts such as drone warfare, civil unrest, and deep space exploration. The Grammy-award winning band mixes genres such as electronica, metal, hard rock, and pop to create their distinguishable sound, and to match the feeling of each album’s lyrical focus. 

Years active: 1994 – present

Essential albums: Origin of Symmetry (2001), Absolution (2004), Black Holes and Revelations (2006)