Ted Leo is a vital force in East Coast independent music, blending punk, folk, soul, and hardcore. He has collaborated with Aimee Mann in the Both and with members of Fugazi and the Faith in the Foreign Correspondents. His solo work features hook-infused punk with indie and garage rock overtones. Born in South Bend, Indiana, he later immersed himself in the New York hardcore scene and founded the mod/punk revival band Chisel. His breakthrough came with 2001's The Tyranny of Distance, followed by
Data as of July 19, 2026
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PunkFolkSoulHardcoreIndie RockGarage RockPopMod
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PunkFolkSoulHardcoreIndie RockGarage RockPopMod
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