Darren Hayman and the Wave Pictures

British singer/songwriter Darren Hayman earned critical acclaim in the late '90s as the driving force behind the beloved but under-recognized indie pop outfit Hefner. Following the group's dissolution in the early 2000s, he remained active with numerous bands and launched a prolific solo career. With his penchant for lo-fi recording and knack for touching character sketches, witty relationship dissections, and affinity for quaint British cultural institutions, his music incorporates elements of folk, indie rock, synth pop, and even bluegrass. Following releases like 2010's Ess...