To celebrate July 4th, the Boston Phoenix declared the best new band from each state. Here are the best of the Midwest...

Illinois: Maps And Atlases

Indiana: Grampall Jookabox

Iowa: Poison Control Center

Kansas: Rooftop Vigilantes

Michigan: Child Bite

Minnesota: Red Pens

Missouri: Ha Ha Tonka

Nebraska: UUVVWWZ

North Dakota: Chlamydiot

Ohio: Heartless Bastards

South Dakota: We All Have Hooks for Hands

Wisconsin: Sleeping in the Aviary