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“I just don't like chords – I don't like playing them. Music is much more interesting when everybody plays a harmonic line that creates a wider picture”: How Death Cab for Cutie found their second act – by embracing the weird, and guitars from their past

Ben Gibbard developed the songs for their sharp and confident new album I Built You a Tower like he did in the indie icons' earliest days, power trio style – but he and guitarist Dave Depper have never been more in lockstep

Guitar World · Jun 11

Fans of '00s Death Cab for Cutie take note: Their new album is about grief — and it's for you

Death Cab for Cutie are gearing up to release a new album titled “I Built You a Tower.”

The Independent UK · Jun 1

“The concept of cool and uncool is completely gone, which is good and bad… people are unashamedly listening to Rick Astley. You’ve got to draw a line somewhere!” Mogwai and the making of prog-curious album The Bad Fire

Stuart Braithwaite found himself unexpectedly inspired by King Crimson on his band’s 11th record – and the influence of Pink Floyd could appear on their next

Louder · Mar 26, 2025

“Every record has its hilarity and dark nights of the soul.” Every St. Vincent album in her own words

St. Vincent has one of the most bold, original and acclaimed catalogues in modern rock. Annie Clark talks us through every album

Louder · May 28, 2024

Death Cab for Cutie talks hometown shows, new album 'Asphalt Meadows' and Seattle Mariners

SEATTLE — A lot has changed over the course of the pandemic, and with live events suspended for a time, some musicians were forced to take up 9-to-5s. The members of Death Cab for Cutie weren't exactly pushing paper while touring was on ice, but the Seattle indie rock kings…

Tribune News Service · Oct 21, 2022