A few months ago, I realized that despite years of guest features, tours with bands I love, and general cultural osmosis, I had never actually knowingly listened to Manchester Orchestra.
A shocking omission, I know. And I’m not totally sure how I managed to pull it off. But upon the realization, I set off to correct it as soon as I could. Which proved to be a daunting task—with five full lengths, several EPs, and a number of collaborative projects, Andy Hull & Co. has made a massive impact on the indiesphere (massive enough for me to feel like I was already a fan, in fact).