

It’s certainly jammier, with songs that lend themselves to wild, sonic exploration while onstage, and in front of a crowd. His 2019 follow-up, the sprawling, psychedelic record Tip of the Sphere is even better. “Bum Bum Bum,” the album’s lead single, is his most-played Spotify track by several million spins. His 2016 album, Mangy Love is considered by many to be a creative highwater mark. Wiser? More comfortable in his own skin? Perhaps a little bit of both. Even more impressive, it seems like he’s only gotten better with each passing project. He released his debut solo album, A, in 2003, and since then, has pieced together one of the more sonically mesmerizing, and intellectually thought-provoking discographies in the realm of indie-country-Americana rock. “Like old folk songs, country songs, bluegrass songs, blues songs.” “I just learned thousands and thousands of songs,” he says. From an early age, he taught himself the ins and outs of chords and melodies by playing a wide variety of different styles and sounds. He grew up around the Bay Area in Northern California. “What do they say? ‘Call me late for supper.’” (Credit: Silvia Grav) I just want to do what I’m doing and leave me alone.” “I’ve never wanted to be related to the idea of being a public figure or anything like that. “I just don’t really think about myself that way as a public person,” McCombs explained. Also Read Hear Wynonna Judd’s “The Child,” Co-Written By Cass McCombs
