Throwing Muses with Kristin Hersh. I've been a big fan of this group and with Kristin's solo work since just before they released The Real Ramona in 1991. Hersh is a wonderful songwriter and her work is consistently great and has stayed that way for a very long time.

Throwing Muses has pretty much called it a day, with Hersh doing more solo work and getting involved with other projects, including Fifty Foot Wave. I don't think any of them are on a label at the moment, opting instead to do it via their website which, as always can use some support. Kristin also has a great blog.

If you aren't familiar with them - here's one of my favorite Throwing Muses tracks, from their 1995 album University, Crabtown. It's a nice introduction to some great artists.