Black Keys

Hometown: Akron, OH
Why they matter: You'll think the wall of sound coursing from their stage has to be generated by at least four people. But Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney are just two powerful dudes who unleash a sludgy, blues-inflected noise romp a mile high.
You should know: Their song "I'll Be Your Man" is the theme song for HBO's new series, Hung.