Foals

Oxford quintet Foals graduated in the class of 2008, when their debut album Antidotes set them out as the smartest of the indie punk-funk pack. Their last couple of records prove that they’ve evolved into one of today's finest alternative rock bands, matching intelligence and a knack for smart, danceable pop tunes with a new love for sludgy riffs, funk grooves and organic improvisation—all of which makes them a fearsome live act.