New York City’s Jupiter One bills itself as a “synth new-wave” band, but keyboards are just one color from a nü-wave rainbow that has big, bright bands of indie-rock guitar jangle, driving rhythms, and passionate vocals. Live, the co-ed quintet brings its melancholy jams to life by switching around violin, keys, and guitar. If you’ve been looking for some orchestral rock you can dance to, meet your new love.

This article appears in Oct 3-9, 2007.