Fela Kuti is regarded one of the greatest Afrobeat musicians to ever come out of South Africa and the world alike. If you're into music that takes it roots from African culture, then Fela Kuti may just be what you've been waiting for.

Melt-Banana is one of the pioneering noise rock bands of the Japanese noise scene. Melt-Banana is a great start for those interested in eclectic music and noise rock altogether.

the Melvins are a grunge/heavy metal/experimental band from Aberdeen, Washington. forming in the mid-80's during the beginnings of grunge, they have been at the head of the hard rock underground ever since.

Lustmord (Brian Williams) is one of the great dark/ambient noise artists of the U.S. he has worked with many artists including the Melvins, Tool, and ambient musician Robert Rich. Lustmord is great start in getting into any noise. make sure that the first time you listen to Lustmord is in a dark room at night by yourself if you want the full effect.

Squarepusher (a.k.a. Tom Jenkinson) is an electronic composer and musician from England. his use of electronic synthesizers, drum machines, bass guitars, drums, samplers, and other doo-dads and what-nots are key elements to his sporadic, beautiful, intellegent, and already grooving break-beats.

Sonic Youth is a noise rock/experimental band from New York city. they came from New York's "No Wave" scene that began in the late 70's and early 80's. "Daydream Nation" is the place to start in becoming a fan of Sonic Youth.

Dinosaur Jr is an American indie rock band. their sound greatly influenced the alternative rock of the early 90's and have been regarded as one of the most important indepentant rock bands of the 80's.