Moviola

Columbus, Ohio's Moviola are a lo-fi band whose music has evolved from spare, noisy indie rock to cheerfully eccentric indie pop with a touch of jangle, a melodic sense that incorporates folk and country flavors, and an introspective, literate lyrical stance. Often compared to fellow Ohio mavericks Guided by Voices and the Ass Ponys, Moviola are cult heroes in the Buckeye State and critical favorites for their eclectic approach that's intelligent without slipping into pretentiousness. 1996's The Year You Were Born typifies the rough-edged sound of their earliest work, 1999's T...