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1. Several of the band members are semi-homeless.
2. They regrettably coined the phrase "scarf rock" whilst describing their sound.
3. Claim they are more punk than Fugazi, and have the smashed cello to prove (?) it.
4. Derive their name, in part, from the films 'The Royal Tenenbaums' and 'Dr. Strangelove.'
5. If our interview is any indication, it's entirely possible that they may, allegedly, enjoy drugs.

• Learn more about the So and So's

The So and So's performed four sex-chamber-scarf-folk-pop-rock songs.

• Listen to 'Skeleton Key'
• Listen to 'On a Freezing Chicago Street'
• Listen to 'Bookworm'
• Listen to 'A Light on a Hill'

Podcast includes the full acoustic performance of all four songs, plus the full interview. Find more podcasts on our podcast guide. Sign up to be alerted to new Interface podcasts.

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Hear the interview piece by piece, or click here to listen to the full interview, performance and DJ set on-demand.

• All about Indy's indie scene
• Why eight is enough for these vagabonds
• 'Elimidate,' Cher and sex-folk
• Breaking stuff on tour. Margot smash!

What is the blogosphere saying about Margot & the Nuclear So and So's?

• "Add 5 people to Nada Surf's lineup, throw in some cello and trumpets, and and mix in some doses of folk and alt-country"
• "I'm surprised I didn't hear about this 8-man/woman band sooner."
• "'The Dust of Retreat' currently has a lock on my #1 album of 2006 slot."