From Bellingham, Washington

From last.fm:

There are two artists known as Hooves. 1. This gritty pub-rock outfit runs on a diet of American blues, 70's rock, and grit.They play loud. Since the band formed in 2008, these guys have been named the 'A Phoenix Icon' by Village Voice Media, and Phoenix New Times said their album 'Greater Aspirations, Lowered Expectations' was the best local album of 2010. 2. Experimental pop/beat outfit from New York consisting of Ken Herman and Daniel Kolpin. Read more about Hooves on Last.fm.