Cass McCombs

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Cass McCombs is an American singer-songwriter known for blending indie rock, indie folk, folk rock, and psychedelic folk. Born November 13, 1977 in Concord, California, he built his career in the Bay Area before moving to New York City. Over the years he has released a long string of albums and EPs, earning praise for his distinctive, exploratory songwriting.

Career highlights
- Debut EP Not the Way (2002) and debut album A (2003) followed by PREfection (2005) on Monitor Records and 4AD.
- Dropping the Writ (2007) and Catacombs (2009) on Domino Records; Catacombs was named one of Pitchfork’s top albums of the year.
- Wit's End (2011) and Humor Risk (2011), with Big Wheel and Others (2013) continuing to build his reputation.
- Mangy Love (2016) received strong praise, with NME calling it his richest recording.
- Tip of the Sphere (2019) and Heartmind (2022) on ANTI- Records.
- In 2023, released Mr Greg & Cass McCombs Sing and Play New Folk Songs for Children with Mr Greg on Smithsonian Folkways.
- In 2024, Seed Cake on Leap Year followed by Interior Live Oak (2025).

Discography (selected)
- Studio albums: A (2003), PREfection (2005), Dropping the Writ (2007), Catacombs (2009), Wit’s End (2011), Humor Risk (2011), Big Wheel and Others (2013), Mangy Love (2016), Tip of the Sphere (2019), Heartmind (2022), Mr Greg & Cass McCombs Sing and Play New Folk Songs for Children (2023)
- EPs: Not the Way (2002)
- Compilations: A Folk Set Apart (2015)

Other notes
- His song “Bradley Manning” premiered on Democracy Now! in 2012.
- McCombs’s music has appeared in films like The Present (2009) and Following Sean, and in skate videos featuring notable skaters.
- He published a poetry collection, Toy Fabels, in 2020 through Spurl Editions.
- Website: cassmccombs.com

Cass McCombs remains a prolific and influential figure in contemporary indie folk, known for his curious, musicianship-driven approach and enduring creative restlessness.