Don't know how many non-Canadians are familiar with the Vancouver band The New Pornographers, very good power pop band. Their newest release sounds excellent and is getting great reviews. Sounds like they've changed their sound a little and it's not as 'poppy', which might make them a little more accessible. Anyhow here's a link to NPR where they performed live for Seattle
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NPR Music: The New Pornographers: Acoustic 'Showstopper'