NEW YORK -- Chances are you've heard Jem's music even if you didn't know her name. Her songs have been prominently featured on Fox's "The O.C.," and she portrayed a wedding singer performing "Maybe ...

While it's become the norm for US artists such as The Bravery, The Strokes or Scissor Sisters making a name for themselves in the UK before taking on their home turf, it's unusual for a British artist ...