Vulgar Boatmen

Next on my short list of recommended musicians is Vulgar Boatmen. A duo hailing from Gainesville and Indianapolis, they built up a considerable cult following from 1989 to 1995 whereafter they disbanded. Neither hide nor hair has been seen of them since, although a greatest hits record 'Wide Awake' was released in 2003. Essentially they are/were a roots-poprock garage band, with the same mystical qualties as Murmur-era R.E.M. If this is your bag, they are well worth a listen. A potted history of the band is available here.