My latest find is a band (actually it's one guy) called "Summer Fiction". It's kind of late 60's Baroque Pop. Really good stuff. I posted a video in the "What are you listening to" thread.
Ha, do it. It may not be your normal usual stuff, but they are the biggest cult band here I think. Never in the top 10, hardly top 40, but they are awesome. A proper band =)
Did you say you know of the Cribs dude? Knowing of your Smiths love, wasn't sure if you've given them much of a listen. They're probably my favourite band past 5 years
Lid, I can't remember but I do somewhat recall being intrigued by boss tales of urban St Louis life.
I like the guy, I forgot his name but he was a sound guy. Your accent is dead easy to understand too. I think he understood one out of my three words but he played along like a nice lid.