Israel Nebeker and his band had the unenviable task of following up a lauded debut LP that was both a critic’s darling and an indie fan favorite.
Portland, Ore.-based Blind Pilot’s debut, 2008’s 3 Rounds and a Sound, captured our imaginations and introduced us to an important new songwriter, Nebeker, whose fresh approach to literate chamber-pop music was both emotional and impressionistic. The record grew as the band got the word out, first via a self-produced bicycle tour of the West Coast and later via opening slots for the Decemberists and large festival appearances.
With this fall’s release of We Are the Tide, fans will know Nebeker even better — even though it’s not the release many expected. MORE