Over grand, symphonic arrangements, this Montreal collective transforms modern anxieties into some of indie's most triumphant anthems. Founded in the early '00s, Arcade Fire harnesses the energy of a diverse lineup of multi-instrumentalists and unleashes it in cathartic bursts—see the rousing rock paean "Wake Up." Centered on the radiant vocals of Win Butler and Régine Chassagne, the group weaves in shades of Springsteen ("Keep the Car Running"), Talking Heads ("The Suburbs"), and Bowie (who even sneaks into the dizzying disco groove of "Reflektor") with a passion that's absolutely infectious.