Smash Up Derby

Okay, look, we know how most of these band bios start. It usually goes something like this: Imagine a band that mixes Smashing Pumpkins with Lady GaGa sprinkled with a dash of Michael Jackson. And of course, it's usually complete bullshit. Unless, that is, you're talking about SMASH-UP DERBY.

That's because SMASH-UP DERBY indeed does do all of the above. In fact, they're a totally kick-ass rock cover band, except the singers think they're in a pop band. So while the band is cranking out rockin' renditions of songs by Nirvana, Franz Ferdinand, U2, or Metallica, the singers are belting out Madonna, Michael Jackson, Christina Aguilera, or Run-DMC - at the same time.

On paper, it sounds like a train wreck, but in actuality, it melds beautifully. With the band's skillful execution, these "hybrid songs" sound like they were always meant to be together. You'll never hear the originals the same way again.