I just wanted to introduce you to a great up and coming band from
Tempe Arizona. They go by the name of The Format. I think you would
enjoy them if you took a few minutes and listened to clips of their
songs on their website.

http://www.theformat.com

They are described as smart pop music based on a cocktail of
disparate flavors. first, put some beatles in, add some cat
stevens/james taylor singer songwriter stylings, throw in a musical
backdrop proud of it's eighties twinge: big fat drum machines,
acoustic guitars, synths, maybe a handclap, and you got yourself The
Format.

for more information check out
http://www.theformat.com