Get Excited About... Death Cab For Cutie’s return has every chance of being their most important step yet

There aren’t many bands quite like Death Cab For Cutie. While their existence to some might not expand much further than a fleeting mention to prove the indie credentials of The O.C., scratching away at the surface of indie’s oft-maligned mopesters reveals a wonderfully rich musical tapestry.

From the straightforward, lo-fi emo of debut record ‘Something About Airplanes’, right through to the warped musicianship of their more experimental side on ‘Narrow Stairs’ and ‘Codes and Keys’, each of Death Cab’s forays reveals a deeper pool of artistry and emotion from which to siphon your next Valentine’s card note or woeful break-up text.

Now, four years after the release of their last record and eighteen into a seemingly timeless career, the Washington-state group are gearing for up the release of eighth studio album ‘Kintsugi’ on March 30th. With that in mind, DIY’s looking ahead to what will surely be one of the year’s defining records.

Here’s why we’re getting excited about ‘Kintsugi’.