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Death Cab for Cutie write tender, detailed indie rock songs that became the soundtrack to a generation. Started by Ben Gibbard in Bellingham, Washington, in 1997, the band grew from a bedroom project into a chart-topping act with Narrow Stairs in 2008. They are an indie rock and indie pop band, with emo and alternative influences.
| Formed | 1997, Bellingham, Washington, U.S. |
| Founder | Ben Gibbard |
| Members | Ben Gibbard (vocals, guitar), Nick Harmer (bass), Jason McGerr (drums), Dave Depper (guitar, keyboards), Zac Rae (keyboards, guitar) |
| Former member | Chris Walla (guitar, production; left 2014) |
| Genres | Indie rock, indie pop, alternative rock, emo |
| Labels | Barsuk, Atlantic |
Ben Gibbard began Death Cab for Cutie as a solo recording project in Bellingham in 1997 and soon expanded it into a band with Chris Walla and Nick Harmer. Their early albums came out on the Seattle independent label Barsuk.
Death Cab’s songs are built on Gibbard’s gentle voice and closely observed lyrics about love, distance and loss, with warm, layered guitars. Chris Walla produced most of the band’s records until he left in 2014.
Gibbard is the band’s singer and songwriter. He also co-founded The Postal Service, whose 2003 album Give Up became an indie-electronic classic.
Transatlanticism (2003) made Death Cab one of the most loved indie bands of the 2000s, and after signing to Atlantic they reached a much wider audience. Narrow Stairs debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in 2008, and the band has continued to release albums, including Asphalt Meadows (2022).
Early indie records, including We Have the Facts and We’re Voting Yes.
The breakthrough, with “The Sound of Settling”, “Title and Registration” and the title track.
Their first major-label album, with “Soul Meets Body” and “I Will Follow You into the Dark”.
Their No. 1 album, featuring “I Will Possess Your Heart”.
Later albums include Kintsugi and Thank You for Today, with “Black Sun” and “Gold Rush”.
These Death Cab for Cutie songs are on our charts and lists:
Modest Mouse, The National, Phoebe Bridgers, The Shins, The Postal Service and Vampire Weekend.
Death Cab for Cutie are an indie rock and indie pop band, with emo and alternative influences.
Bellingham, Washington. Ben Gibbard started the band there in 1997.
“I Will Follow You into the Dark” and “Soul Meets Body,” both from Plans (2005).
Yes. Narrow Stairs debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in 2008.
The Postal Service, whose 2003 album Give Up is an indie-electronic classic.
Death Cab for Cutie bring the heartfelt side of indie rock to our playlist. Catch it on The Modern Rock Radio Show, check the radio show schedule, or press play on the live stream. Want a specific song? Send a request or dedication.
About this article: Written and fact-checked by The Alternative One editorial team. Official artist website: deathcabforcutie.com. Last reviewed November 4, 2026. Read our editorial standards or tell us about a correction.
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