"Scott Pilgrim" vs. Your Stereo

If you haven’t yet seen “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World,” get out to a theater and check it out. It’s great eye candy up on the big screen.
While it’s a great treat for your eyes, it’s equally as pleasing to your ears as well. The movie’s soundtrack boasts such acts as the Rolling Stones, Beck, T. Rex and Broken Social Scene. Some of this collection of music is presented to you in the movie by various fictitious bands.
Here’s a primer on the not-so-real bands of “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World” and the artists that are behind their sound.
Sex Bob-Omb
Real-life band behind the band: Beck
Sounds like: White Stripes, No Age or Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
What we know: This gritty band, which (kind-of) includes Scott Pilgrim practices in a small living room. While its members wait for their big break, some lack confidence in the band and themselves. Their sound is rough, but somewhat beautiful at the same time. They have a small following consisting of family, friends and Knives Chau, their biggest fan.
Crash and The Boys
Real-life band behind the band: The actors that play Crash and The Boys
Sounds like: The Germs as a sissy emo band.
What we know: This three-piece band is far from imaginative. Not even much thought was out into their name. Their songs are short, angry and usually just have lyrics that are the song title repeated several times. Kind of reminds you of angst-ridden kids who are playing their instruments for the first time. They suck and they don’t care. They also hate you, so please die.
Clash At Demonhead
Real-life band behind the band: Metric
Sounds like: No Doubt meets Evanescence.
What we know: This is the one band from Scott Pilgrim’s world that has made it big. Unfortunately the lead singer also is his ex-girlfriend. Their look is as polished as their sleek sound. You can find their posters and albums at your local music store. The band recently finished up a tour with The Pixies. A headlining tour is surely in the cards following a search for a new bass player.
Katayanagi Twins
Real-life band behind the band: N/A
Sounds like: Crappy club DJs that you only think sound good after five mojitos.
What we know: They’re twins and they both dated Ramona. The Katayanagi brothers don’t say much, but they are far from silent. Their two turntables may not come with a microphone, but they are equipped with a massive stack of mind-blowing amps that are ready to tear the roof off Canada’s finest clubs.

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