Vetiver

Vetiver, led by Andy Cabic, emerged as a cornerstone of the San Francisco folk revival in the early 2000s. Often associated with the 'Freak Folk' movement alongside frequent collaborator Devendra Banhart and Joanna Newsom, Vetiver's sound is notably more grounded and melodic than many of their contemporaries.

Cabic's background in the indie rock band The Raymond Brake informs a subtle structural discipline beneath the band's pastoral exterior. Their discography reflects a steady evolution from the raw, intimate folk of their self-titled debut to the more polished, rhythmic indie-pop of 'The Errant Charm' and 'Complete Strangers.' Critically, they are lauded for their 'tender and accessible' approach to traditional folk forms, often incorporating elements of 1960s British folk and 1970s Americana. The band's cultural position is that of a 'musician's band,' respected for their tasteful arrangements and Cabic's curation of obscure folk influences, most notably on their covers album 'Thing of the Past.' They remain a vital link between the experimental folk underground and the more mainstream indie-folk explosion of the late 2000s.