super-Earth

Rock, Pop
Location: Portland

The verifiable Northwest supergroup is headed by lead singer Corin Tucker (Sleater-Kinney) and guitarist Peter Buck (R.E.M.) and features local players Kurt Bloch (ex-Fastbacks), Bill Rieflin (Swans, Ministry), Scott McCaughey (The Minus 5, Young Fresh Fellows) and Nirvana's Krist Novoselic.