okay this thread exists to pimp bands that those outside that country may not know about. perhaps they are really big only in that market or perhaps they are a small indie outfit. for aussie acts i'ld recommend;
powderfinger
the dissociatives (features daniel johns of silverchair)
john butler trio
wolfmother (70's style rock that sounds like zeppelin or deep purple, with only an EP out thus far). oh and there are a few acts from new zealand that are now aussies cause we say so!
anything by finn brothers
so finn brothers
crowded house
split enz.......
shihad (pacifier)
wonder if there are any american bands i don't know worth checking out. i'm sure there are probably canadian bands that have to be better than nickelback.