Death Cab for Cutie

Formed in Bellingham, Washington in 1997, Death Cab for Cutie crafts an indie rock language of melodic guitars, discreet keys and measured rhythms, carried by Ben Gibbard’s clear voice and detailed, introspective writing. From the lo-fi edges of Something About Airplanes and the sharpened turns of We Have the Facts and We’re Voting Yes to the wider scope of Transatlanticism, Plans and Narrow Stairs, the band has built a catalogue that balances restraint and release. Later albums like Codes and Keys, Kintsugi, Thank You for Today and Asphalt Meadows extend that palette while keeping the focus on narrative songs and careful arrangements.

On 20 September 2026 at Edinburgh Corn Exchange in Edinburgh, the group brings that songbook to the stage, folding early material into recent tracks. Live, the dynamics move from hushed detail to ringing guitars, with bass and drums setting a steady groove while synths and textures add color. The set highlights the writing at the core of the project: scenes sketched in precise lines, melodies that unfold patiently, and a sense of motion that has carried the band across decades without losing its tone.