The Weeks

The Weeks are an American indie rock band formed in 2006 in Florence, Mississippi. Founded by the Barnes twins (Cyle and Cain) alongside Damien Bone and Samuel Williams when they were just teenagers, the band quickly established a sound that bridged the gap between Southern rock heritage and the burgeoning indie-garage revival of the late 2000s.

Their early work, specifically 'Comeback Cadillac', displayed a raw, precocious talent for songwriting that caught the attention of the Nashville scene, leading to their eventual relocation to Tennessee. Their sound identity is defined by Cyle Barnes' raspy, soulful vocal delivery and a twin-guitar attack that favors vibe and texture over technical shredding. They gained significant momentum after signing to Serpents and Snakes, a label founded by Kings of Leon, which helped elevate their profile in the UK and US. Critically, they are often grouped with 'literate' rock acts like The Hold Steady or Manchester Orchestra due to their narrative-driven lyrics, though they maintain a distinct regional identity that prevents them from being purely derivative of the Brooklyn or Atlanta scenes. Their career arc shows a steady evolution from lo-fi garage beginnings to a more robust, Americana-influenced rock sound that remains a staple of the festival circuit and indie rock radio.