The States's razor-edged rock has the uncanny ability to evoke Radiohead-like dreamscapes, Zeppelin-inspired bombast, and an Orwellian political sensibility. Their forthcoming new album, produced by Chris Grainger (Wilco, Switchfoot), is at home equally in an echoing arena and in your own headphones. Featured on ESPN, VH1's "The Hills," and MTV's "The Real World," The States were also Winners in the 2008 International Songwriting Competition. Behind the music is an unconventional lineup: a Ha...