The Pastels – Going for Debuts – Pitchfork Feature
To some, The Pastels are as synonymous with indie music as R.E.M., Modest Mouse, or Belle & Sebastian. The group has unarguably played an integral role in shaping the sound and aesthetic of what has popularly become known as indie pop. By taking the DIY-punk aesthetic, dulling its brashness, lowering the gain, and turning up the jangle — the group created a sound that would ultimately influence everyone from Nirvana to She & Him. In a thorough evaluation of indie pop, and more specifically twee, Pitchfork pays homage to these pioneering acts, like The Pastels, by laying out a chronological guideline as to how we ended up where we are today. Read the full article here and don’t forget The Pastels are going for debuts this week.
