First emerging in the post-grunge boom of the mid '90s, Australia's Something for Kate keep the alternative rock tradition alive. Their early offerings weave riffs and hooks between shifting time signatures, giving rise to a barely tamed chaos as growling overdrive blasts over passionate vocals and crisp percussion. By the end of their initial run in 2008, their songs reflect a stronger sense of grace and control—whether more intimate numbers or wide-open anthems. And the breaks they've taken since have done nothing to dampen their audacious sound.