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American alternative rock band known for their quirky, eclectic songwriting, witty lyrics, and pioneering use of technology.Formed in 1982 in Brooklyn, New York, by high school friends John Flansburgh and John Linnell. Initially gained fame through their innovative Dial-A-Song phone service. Achieved mainstream success with their third album 'Flood' (1990) and singles like 'Birdhouse in Your Soul'. Prolific output spanning decades, encompassing multiple genres (rock, pop, folk, electronica) and ventures into children's music, animation scores, and theme songs. Known for their distinctive dual vocalists and clever wordplay.

• Pioneered the 'Dial-A-Song' service (1983-2006, revived 2015-2018), where callers could hear a new song daily via a Brooklyn phone number, becoming a major early promotional tool.
• Achieved unexpected mainstream success with their album 'Flood' (1990) and the hit single 'Birdhouse in Your Soul', despite their unconventional sound.
• Successfully transitioned into creating critically acclaimed children's music, winning multiple Grammy Awards for albums like 'Here Come the ABCs', 'Here Come the 123s', and 'Here Comes Science'.
• Known for their prolific output and embracing technology early, being one of the first bands to sell music directly via the internet in the 1990s.
• Provided theme songs for numerous TV shows, most notably 'Malcolm in the Middle' ('Boss of Me', which won a Grammy) and 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart'.
• Composed the score for the animated series 'Courage the Cowardly Dog'.
• Maintained a dedicated cult following throughout their career due to their consistent creativity and unique style, despite fluctuating mainstream attention.