The Teeth, The Young Idea, Nightlight

Organically cultivated in Philadelphia, The Teeth have created a salivation trail from local press solely on two self-released EPs and a run of local shows during the past few years. Vocalist Peter MoDavis manages to veer from baskets o' cliches while the band shifts between groove pop dug from late-70's LPs of The Attractions or Boomtown Rats. Carrboro trio Young Idea cut maximalist punk snarl with righteous minimalist tact (especially in the Viv Albertine-ish guitar solos) that would definitely sound fab on a 45 platter.