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Built to Spill have become the modern day Kings of Consistency amidst the indie rock court of today.
Despite the fact that Built to Spill and Grandaddy have emerged almost in the same era and that thei
MUSIC NEWS - Boise, Idaho rockers, Built to Spill, one of modern rock’s most endearing and endurin
MUSIC NEWS - Boise, Idaho rockers, Built to Spill, one of modern rock’s most endearing and endurin

Doug Martsch, a native of Boise, Idaho, is best known for his distinctive
vocals and guitar style in the band Built to Spill. He has worked with
Calvin Johnson of Beat Happening in The Halo Benders. His first band was
Treepeople, with whom he released two albums and two EPs.
In 2002, he released his first solo album, Now You Know to much critical
acclaim.
Martsch's guitar style blends rock, pop, blues and folk. His influences
include J Mascis, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Caustic Resin, Mississippi
Fred McDowell, David Bowie, and Neil Young.
· Treepeople was his first to reach college radio level, but he was in a
band called Farm Days before that.
External links
· [LINK: http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/earcandy/archives/108607.asp]
Ear Candy EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Doug Martsch at SeattlePI.com,
November 10, 2006
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