Ben Gibbard

The Profile

American singer, songwriter, and guitarist best known as the frontman of Death Cab for Cutie and as a member of The Postal Service. Active since the mid-1990s, he has released solo albums and scores, including Former Lives and a full-album cover, Bandwagonesque.

Lead vocalist and primary songwriter for Death Cab for Cutie; member of The Postal Service; active since the 1990s; American indie rock figure with solo and soundtrack releases.

A single, glowing review celebrates the split Home EP with Andrew Kenny: just acoustic guitar and voice, stripped to essentials. It highlights four songs each, 23 minutes total, and contrasts Andrew’s whispers with Ben’s icy, mellow presence. References to American Analog Set and Death Cab for Cutie frame the praise.