Modest Mouse, which has worked the collegiate circuit since the early 1990's, makes itself at home in torment, self-inflicted and otherwise.

Modest Mouse, a longtime college-radio favorite, was probably the year's most unlikely million-seller.

Modest Mouse is a famous indie rock band from Issaquah, Washington.

Modest Mouse is hardly the most esoteric band on the underground circuit.

Modest Mouse, a trio all hopped up on its own anxious braininess, is one recent winner.

Summer and fall saw them finally gaining notice from various music publications and touring with Modest Mouse.

Modest Mouse's set was long and uneven and challenging and - most of all - ambitious.

Modest Mouse finished their tour supporting We Were Dead after two years of promoting the record.

The group toured with Modest Mouse in 2009.

Modest Mouse isn't likely to be mistaken for slick anytime soon.