Through their signature combination of emotional storytelling, infectious hooks and melodies, and zeitgeist-defining hit singles, Death Cab for Cutie emerged from the underground indie scene of the 2000s to become one of the most unique and surprising breakout bands of their era. In the years spanning from their 2003 breakout album Transatlanticism to their most recent release The Georgia E.P., the band has been able to accomplish something that many of their contemporaries have struggled with: reaching new critical and commercial heights while simultaneously maintaining the dedication of their original fanbase.