The New Pornographers

Since making their debut in 2000, the New Pornographers have established themselves as 21st century torchbearers of smart, sophisticated power pop. Hailing from Vancouver, the band's deep roster of individual singer/songwriters and crafty instrumentalists gives them a unique, multi-voiced advantage, posing them as more of a collective or supergroup, albeit one with a surprisingly streamlined sonic identity. Spearheaded by Carl Newman, along with mainstays like Neko Case, John Collins, Dan Bejar, and Todd Fancey, the New Pornographers were consistent critical favorites througho...