Or, the Whale

Description of Or, the Whale's Music:

Americana, indie-folk

Comparisons:

Or the Whale's music pulls together influences from all over the folk music and Americana spectrum—from classic folk-rock bands to progressive bluegrass and country styles. Fans of the new wave of indie folk bands like Great Lake Swimmers, Avett Brothers, and Fleet Foxes may enjoy Or the Whale.

Or, the Whale Line-up:

Alex Robins
Matt Sartain
Lindsay Garfield
Justin Fantl
Jesse Hunt
Julie Ann Thomasson

Recommended CDs by Or, the Whale:

Light Poles and Pines (Seany Records, 2009)

Purchase/Download Or, the Whale CDs:

"Isn't She Awful"
"Life and Death at Sea"
"Rope Don't Break"

Or, the Whale Biography:

With members whose backgrounds range from folk to punk to country music, Or, the Whale's genre-defying music is the very picture of American music. Hailing from the vibrant San Francisco music scene, it's no surprise this band represents such melting pot of musical styles. They released their full-length debut on Seany Records in January 2009 and have since become a favorite up-and-coming band in indie-folk circles.