Death Cab for Cutie

Death Cab for Cutie is an influential American indie/alternative rock band formed in Bellingham, Washington, in 1997 by Ben Gibbard (vocals, guitar) from his solo project, expanding with Chris Walla (guitar), Nick Harmer (bass), and Nathan Good (drums) after signing to Barsuk Records. Known for Gibbard's distinctive songwriting and the band's evocative sound, they rose from the indie scene with albums like Transatlanticism (2003) and achieved major-label success with Plans (2005), becoming key figures in early 2000s emo and indie pop.