The Relationship/Gringo Star/Cities & Coasts

Don't expect the Relationship, the new band featuring Weezer's Brian Bell, to sound much like Weezer. The band, which also features Nate Shaw of U.S. Bombs, Albert Hammond Jr.’s songwriting partner Jon LaRue, and Anthony Burulcich, drummer for Morrissey and the Bravery, has just issued its first single, "Oh Allen." With its dramatic vocals and over-the-top guitar solos, it sounds more like Queen or T. Rex than any indie band from the '90s. The band was named one of LA Weekly’s must-see bands and these guys are all veteran musicians so we're expecting them to rock out live. (Niesel)