Cass McCombs

The Profile

Cass McCombs is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist active since the early 2000s, known for literate, melancholic indie rock and folk across albums such as A (2003), PREfection (2005), Catacombs (2009), Wit's End (2011), Humor Risk (2011), Big Wheel and Others (2013), Mangy Love (2016), Tip Of The Sphere (2019) and Heartmind (2022).

Critically acclaimed across outlets like Vice, The Sunday Times, Uncut and Mojo; described by John Peel as “one of the most gifted songwriters in current indie-rock” (as quoted in the review).

A single, glowing review hails PREfection as rich, melancholic, and boldly evolved from the debut A. It cites widespread critical praise (Vice, The Sunday Times, Uncut, Mojo) and highlights standout tracks like Tourist Woman and Sacred Heart. John Peel is quoted praising McCombs’s songwriting.