Arsenal

Formed in Belgium in 2001 by Hendrik Willemyns and John Roan, Arsenal released their first album, Oyebo Soul, in 2003. A hit in Europe, the album featured a vast array of styles as well as the track "A Volta," which was featured in the American television series Six Feet Under. Oyebo Soul led to a hit follow-up album, 2005's Outsides, featuring the collaborative talents of Aaron Perrino, Gabriel Rios, and Chi Zang. Another mélange of world sounds and pop stylings, Outsides — and its subsequent live shows — won the band more fans, and Arsenal were voted best live band at the Rock Werchter Festival. In 2008 Arsenal continued their winning streak with album number three, Lotuk.