Marlene Kuntz

Along with C.S.I. and Afterhours, Marlene Kuntz were one of the most important bands to emerge from the Italian underground in the '90s, and one of the leading names of the indie rock renaissance of that decade. Their mixture of angular and dissonant guitars -- owing more than a little to Sonic Youth -- and poetic lyrics soon became a trademark that many rock fans identified with. As the band progressively polished its sound, they reached the top notches of the Italian charts, but never lost their edge, remaining one of the most interesting acts on the local rock scene. The c...