Panama's Polyphase emerged out of the ashes of the popular Latin American punk ska band Big Fat Hen. The quartet plays alternative indie music that bears the influence of classic British American rock. Lead vocalist Jason Berger sings in English and Spanish and gives the band a cross-cultural appeal. Three of the Polyphase four agreed to answer ...

Australian surf punks Goons of Doom began as a pretend band, but now are the real thing. The group has two full length albums under its belt and has performed live from Tokyo to Hollywood. Goons of Doom has a take-no-prisoners style and a sense of humor. Don't be surprised if these mates don't make you walk the plank. Founding member and guitarist ...

The Los Angeles-based tropical-soul band Fool's Gold plays dance music with an international flavor. Weaving Hebrew lyrics with African rhythms and a whole slew of other ingredients from across the globe, Fool's Gold has received rave reviews for its high-energy performances. After releasing its first record on IamSound last fall, the band is ...