Happy 4th of July to all our American friends and readers. Our editor in chief Aubin asked me to compile a list of American bands for you, just as I did for our Canada Day MP3 Of The Week article, but considering the volume of music and vast number of bands that emerge from the U.S. every month the task seemed impossible.

So instead of me looking like a fool, you give it a shot. Who are the quintessential American punk acts? What's some great U.S. based independent music you want people to hear? Post your links below and share something to help soundtrack those fireworks.