The local music store Finders always has enticing music playing out of their sound system for both music shoppers and passer-bys to enjoy. On Wednesday, the album of choice was Meds, the latest release from Placebo – the British indie rock cult band that has been creating music for well over ten years.

“Because I want you,” the unmistakable voice of lead singer, Brian Moloko played out of stereo.

It was an interesting choice because Placebo is currently touring the U.S. and will be performing in Ohio tomorrow.

“I remember hearing a song by them back when I was in college,” said Jennifer Kahn, an employee at Finders. “And that was back in 1998, so they’ve been around forever.”

Kahn recalled the song came off the band’s sophomore album, Without You, I’m Nothing. She pointed out how popular this record is by pulling it off the shelf and examining how many times it has been turned – fancy music shop talk for reordered because fans have bought it out of the store.

Though Meds hasn’t yet turned as much as Without You, I’m Nothing – this is the first time the band is playing in America, since releasing Meds in April -it won’t be surprising if its sales go up soon.

“The three week tour in America will be very Meds- heavy,” said Placebo’s drummer Steven Hewitt.

Hewitt went on to explain how Placebo feels their sound has done a 360.

“Meds is similar to our first self titled record, but with better song writing,” Hewitt said. “Our last album was more electronic, and we pushed that as far as we could.”

Since their formation in 1994,

Placebo has released six albums and toured in Ohio four times.

Throughout this time, they have been building up a fan base around the world, playing sold out shows everywhere from Australia to South Korea.

“We are a touring band first and foremost,” Hewitt said, an hour before he was to get on stage at a venue in Germany. “We’ve developed a global following, and a cult following in the States and Europe.”

Hewitt admits that playing in front of enthusiastic fans is a dream come true and meeting people who enjoy listening to his music as much as he loves playing is the best part about being in the band.

“Finding your craft, performing for audiences around it the world, it’s something you wish for, but it gets quite tiring,” Hewitt said. “You have to be careful what you wish for or you’ll use up all your energy in the first week of touring.”

Placebo plays at the Agora with She Wants Revenge tomorrow night in Cleveland. The show starts at 8 p.m.