Belgium's AA formed in 1980 with the express purpose of undermining the music circus and doing things their own way. They pressed their debut ep "Essential Entertainment" themselves and traveled Europe by train, slanging records out of cardboard boxes. They were also known for hijacking venues: storming the stage after a band played, 'borrowing' their instruments, and exploding through a short set. Just as they started to get noticed for their easy post-punk and angular style they disbanded. They realized that they were on the verge of becoming a 'real band'. I can't think of a more appropriate band for the top of your alphabetical itunes library.
'Essential Entertainment' has been reissued by Brooklyn's Softspot Records. It's only four tracks long, and it represents nearly all of AA's work. "Suicide Fever" is the standout track. It's striking guitar sound, languid beat, and driving bass make just the right framework for the near-monotonous vocals. More here.
Go buy your copy of the 7" vinyl at Softspot or Sacred Bones records if it's still available. It's only about 7 bucks.
Download:
AA - Suicide Fever