Neutral Milk Hotel

Neutral Milk Hotel is an American indie rock band formed in 1989, known for their distinct sound that combines lo-fi production, eclectic instrumentation, and deeply individualistic lyrics. Their most famous album, "In the Aeroplane Over the Sea" (1998), blends surreal imagery with themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human experience, drawing inspiration from the author's life and the Holocaust. The band's music is lauded for its emotional depth and is characterized by frontman Jeff Mangum's unique vocal delivery. Neutral Milk Hotel has garnered a devoted cult following, significantly influencing the indie music scene.