Algernon Cadwallader

Algernon Cadwallader came together in Philadelphia, with Peter Helmis on guitar, Ryan Evans on drums, and Joe Reinhart on bass. Their early albums like 'Some Kind of Cadwallader' had a raw, energetic feel that drew from post-punk and indie rock. Songs like 'Spit Fountain' and 'Casual Discussion In A Dome Between Two Temples' showed their knack for winding guitar lines and unconventional structures.

Over time, their sound opened up to include elements from jazz and folk, though they kept that intricate, layered approach. The album 'Apocalypso' from 2019 marked another shift, but tracks like 'In Response To Irresponsibility' and 'Horror' still carried that restless, detailed quality they'd become known for.

They've put out a steady stream of records, including 'Parallax' in 2015 and 'Pinkerton' in 2017. While their music isn't for everyone, some find it too knotty or lyrically dense, it has found an audience that appreciates how much is going on beneath the surface.