Where are the "unique" bands of today?

Granted, I find myself falling out of touch with the popular music scene.

That said: where have all the "unique" bands gone? Bands where, either by listening, or by watching their performance, or both, you realize "Ah! That's [name of band]!"

Visually, I'm thinking of bands like Kiss and Devo -- bands that had a unique "look." Sonically, maybe Devo, The Ramones, The Cars.

Pink was pretty good -- the whole "pink hair" thing. And Steve Vai, when he was doing his "black and green thing" (1990s?).

Oh: And write solid, catchy songs, too.


Am I missing something? Some current or recent band with uniqueness, not derivitive-ness? If so, please inform me (via the Comments section).

Maybe The Rentals. But that's getting on for a few years, now.


--TG