Cass McCombs

Cass McCombs is a singer-songwriter who works in the rock style for the most part, having moved towards a more folk rock oriented sound in recent years. He has a consistent overall style that has not changed a whole lot since he came on to the scene in 2002 with his EP, Not The Way. He writes well-crafted, tuneful songs with a sharp sense of pop that stick in the listener's mind without being too sweet or earwormy. His music often has a nice bounce in its step, a natural melodic flow, and plenty of warmth. He draws from a wide range of genres as his source whether it is blues or pop, touches of non-western music traditions or even bits of prog rock making an occasional appearance. He sings in a calm and relaxed tone, and displays a tendency for smart phrasing in his lyrics.