![]() “I’ve always preferred the louder, bolder style of signing,” says Toledo, who added that Casablancas’ similarities to him are mostly coincidental, as he is not a big Strokes listener. This disparate combination is how he can sing bleak lyrics like, “I was referring to the present in past tense/It was the only way that I could survive it,” while sounding defiant instead of submissive or broken. And while he shares the same penchant for sentimental, vulnerable songwriting, as artists like Conor Oberst and Elliott Smith, his vocals are prominent and confidently-emoted, evoking the stylings of the Strokes’ Julian Casablancas. He embraces the best qualities of those bands-crooning synth ballads, re-appropriated British Invasion pop nuggets, and Smiths-inspired guitar riffs. ![]() Part of Toledo’s appeal is his combination of introspective lyrics with a diverse, lo-fi sonic landscape that recalls some of indie’s most beloved bands-groups like the Magnetic Fields, Guided By Voices and Belle and Sebastian. Last year, he signed with stalwart indie label Matador Records, and in October, he put out Teens of Style, a collection of remastered Car Seat Headrest recordings previously posted on Bandcamp. By making his music gratis, Toledo has built a devoted, cult-like following since the first Car Seat Headrest album came out in 2010. ![]() And yet, he has.įor the last five years, the 23-year-old has released his albums for free on the music-streaming website, Bandcamp, under the moniker, Car Seat Headrest. ![]() With his baby-faced cheeks, big glasses and geeky wardrobe, Will Toledo hardly looks like a grizzled music veteran who has already produced 12 albums.
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