Cursive

The Profile

Cursive are an American indie rock/post-hardcore band from Omaha, Nebraska, formed in 1995 and associated with Saddle Creek Records. Led by Tim Kasher, they’re acclaimed for emotionally charged, concept-driven albums like Domestica and The Ugly Organ.

Formed in Omaha, Nebraska in 1995; fronted by Tim Kasher; associated with Saddle Creek Records; core genres include indie rock, post-hardcore, and emo; landmark releases include Domestica (2000) and The Ugly Organ (2003); later albums include Happy Hollow (2006), Mama, I'm Swollen (2009), I Am Gemini (2012), Vitriola (2018), and Get Fixed (2019).

One 5-star review celebrates Cursive’s 2003 concept album The Ugly Organ. It praises the unconventional structures, organ-and-strings palette, and the seamless union of lyrics and music. Themes of sexuality and relationships play out with theatrical imagery.