Q and Not U

The Profile

Q and Not U was an American rock band from Washington, D.C., active from 1998 to 2005, releasing albums on Dischord Records and noted for blending post-hardcore roots with dance-punk and indie-rock elements.

Signed to Dischord Records; part of the Washington, D.C. indie scene; notable albums include No Kill No Beep Beep (2000), Different Damage (2002), and Power (2004).

The provided review praises Q and Not U's 2004 album Power for its danceable, electro-funky approach and vocal falsettos, linking the band's evolution to influences like Devo and Talking Heads. The reviewer highlights tracks such as "Wonderful people", "L.a.x.", "Wet work" and "X-Polynation" and notes a sunnier, more direct sound compared with earlier releases. Production and compositional variety are emphasized, with moments of intimate synthetic melodies and buoyant pop hooks.