Origin: Seattle, WA
Decades: 2000's
The subtle, largely acoustic music of Tiny Vipers is the project of Seattle-based singer/songwriter Jesy Fortino, a self-taught guitarist whose intricate playing and lonesome vocals give her work a uniquely haunting quality. Though she played in a few bands, Fortino found she worked better on her own, and began releasing Tiny Vipers albums -- including one that consisted of a single 30-minute song -- and playing local shows. A friend working at Sub Pop brought her to the label's attention, and Fortino signe... Read More