Deerhoof

Embed ''My Purple Past''

Who: Deerhoof

From: San Francisco, Calif.

Why We Love Them: This four-piece is one of the rare cases of a band whose music truly transcends genre. After all, how many indie rockers can boast a knack for hooks in addition to forward-thinking jazz chops? Deerhoof need no categorization -- they are simply as exciting a group there is playing today.