Death Cab for Cutie: Kintsugi
This isn't the sound of "indie rock", nor is it "dad rock". This is "obligation rock", a forced brand of music that exists just because it has to.
Ben Gibbard
Death Cab for Cutie’s “Black Sun” Is Promising (and Nothing More)
Following their creative low point in 2011's Codes & Keys and shedding a band member, Death Cab for Cutie's first new song in years is promising, but not a whole lot else.
The Postal Service: Everything Will Change
Surprisingly, a bunch of sentimental laptop pop songs from ten years ago (Give Up) make for a dynamic and engaging live show.
The Postal Service: 14 June 2013 – Barclays Center, NY (Photos)
A decade after the release of their million+ selling Give Up, the Postal Service reunite for an arena victory run, though no new album is in sight.