Artist: Say Hi

Say Hi (formerly known as Say Hi to Your Mom) is probably one of the most underrated bands of all time. Eric Elbogen, the founder of Say Hi, writes songs that have a quirky feel, but not the "I just want to be different" kind of quirky; his songs have a playful yet consistent feel with conscious musicality. The songs have similar personalities, in the sense that you can tell what a Say Hi song sounds like, but they're different enough to make you keep going back for more.

Get prepared for instant addiction:
1. Sweet Sweet Heartkiller (insanely catchy, but not in cheesy way)
"and everything's good, and everything's fine, and everything's bitter like sweet things should be." [one of my favorite lines]
2. Hooplas Involving Circus Tracks (nice contrast of distorted guitars and pure electronic drumbeats)
3. Oboes Bleet And Triangles Tink (great use of muted strings and soft drums throughout)

You can listen to some of Say Hi's songs on his myspace.