Best of Canadian Indie: '80s

As a country that counts the UK as its parent and the U.S. as its next-door neighbour, Canada has traditionally absorbed whatever musical trends are flourishing in both regions. In the post-punk era of the early '80s, that meant the national airwaves were overrun with CBGB spiritual kin (like Hamilton hellraisers Teenage Head) and stylish, sprightly synth-pop acts (Martha & The Muffins, The Spoons) that could give A Flock of Seagulls a run for their hairspray budget.