Where They’re From: Concord, NC

Who They Are: Brothers Seth and Scott Avett and their indie-bluegrass band from Concord, North Carolina spent a decade bringing a rock edge to the folk circuit before breaking through into the mainstream with their 2009 record I And Love And You. Their jangly, country sound is made indistinguishable by Seth and Scott Avetts’ booming-yet-delicate vocals, serene harmonies, and relatable lyrics.

Years Active: 2000 – present

Essential Albums: I And Love And You (2009), The Carpenter (2012), True Sadness (2016)