Ben Gibbard

In Ben Gibbard's world, even buildings get bummed out. The Death Cab for Cutie frontman has unveiled 'Teardrop Windows,' the lead single from his forthcoming solo debut, 'Former Lives,' and it's all about the Smith Tower, once the tallest -- and apparently still the saddest -- skyscraper in Seattle.

Recent birthday boy Ben Gibbard has mapped out a fall North American tour that will see the Death Cab for Cutie frontman crossing the country in support of his 'Former Lives' solo album, out on Oct. 16. The trek kicks off with one-off stops in Big Sur, Calif. and Toronto, Ontario in September and October, respectively, before launching properly on Nov. 1 in Minneapolis, Minn. and running through a

Everybody join us as we wish a big happy birthday to Ben Gibbard, who is celebrating turning 36 years old today (Aug. 11). The singer is, of course, best known for his work with Death Cab for Cutie, but he's also played with projects as varied as All-Time Quarterback and the Postal Service over the years. He also issued his split-solo album, 'Home Volume V,' back in 2003, and plans on following th

Yesterday (July 23) was a sad day for Seattle Mariners fans, as one of the team's most beloved and longest-lasting players, Ichiro Suzuki, was traded to the New York Yankees. But Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard helped soothe the burn a bit by posting his own musical tribute to the departed legend, suitably titled 'Ichiro.'

Ben Gibbard, best known for his work with indie darlings Death Cab for Cutie and the electronica side project the Postal Service, is going solo -- sort of. Gibbard has announced an Oct. 16 release date in North America for 'Former Lives,' a 12-track solo collection that will feature guest contributions from Superchunk drummer Jon Wurster, Son Volt's Mark Spencer and singer-songwriter Aimee Mann. R

Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard is the latest target for radical religious group the Westboro Baptist Church. The organization announced last month that they would arrange a protest rally at the band's July 8 show in Kansas City, Mo. To Gibbard's credit, he has no qualms about Westboro Baptist Church members and their controversial activities, just as long as they play by the rules. Read

Earlier today, Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard tweeted the link to an unfinished song he recorded several years ago: a cover of 'Set Yourself on Fire' by Stars.

Death Cab for Cutie’s Ben Gibbard has spoken out against the new Yankee Stadium in New York, comparing the update of the House That Ruth Built to “a gaudy, Long Island shopping mall” in the latest Rolling Stone. The magazine asked a collection of rock stars to name their favorite Major League Baseball ballparks as part of its ongoing High and Tight series, which features rockers offering their opi