They Might Be Giants

They Might Be Giants (often abbreviated as TMBG) is an American alternative rock band formed in 1982 by  and . During TMBG's early years, Flansburgh and Linnell frequently performed as a duo, often accompanied by a drum machine. In the early 1990s, TMBG expanded to include a backing band. The duo's current backing band consists of , Dan Miller, and . The group is known for their uniquely experimental and absurdist style of alternative music, typically utilizing surreal, humorous lyrics and unconventional instruments in their songs. Over their career, they have found success on the modern rock and college radio charts. They have also found success in children's music, and in theme music for several television programs and films. The duo has been credited as vital in the creation of the prolific DIY music scene in Brooklyn in the mid-1980s.
On Nickelodeon:
*They guest hosted Nick Rocks twice as well as having various videos of theirs appear on the program. 
*In Clarissa Explains It All, Clarissa is a fan of the band. 
*Music Videos for their songs & Why Does The Sun Shine? appeared in episodes of KaBlam! and also created incidental music for the pilot of Stewy The Dog Boy. 
*They guest starred as musical guests on Blue's Clues, where they performed their song Clap Your Hands.
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