Idaho

One of the most prolific, consistent, and unsung acts in the slowcore community, Los Angeles, California's Idaho is led by tenor guitarist and vocalist Jeff Martin, an unflinching songwriter who earned comparisons to Mark Eitzel of American Music Club, Mark Kozelek of the Red House Painters, and Neil Young in the indie music press. Despite a low commercial profile, Idaho gained a significant underground following through a steady release schedule during the 1990s, as well as sporadic touring. In the 2010s, Idaho alternated between a full-band lineup and a solo outlet for Martin, who also plays drums, bass, and keyboards, and produces his recordings. After 13 years without issuing new material, Idaho were back in 2024 with a new album, Lapse, along with a documentary on the band and a box set of early material.