Guided by Voices

Guided by Voices (often abbreviated as GBV) is an American indie rock band originating from Dayton, Ohio. It has made frequent personnel changes but always maintained the presence of principal songwriter Robert Pollard.

The band was formed in 1983 and initially disbanded in 2004, but in 2010 the “classic lineup” reunited to perform at Matador Records 21st anniversary party, subsequently touring and releasing six new albums. GBV broke up a second time in late 2014, but Pollard again rebooted the band with a new album and a new lineup in February 2016.

Generally, their lyrics are surreal, yet often beautiful, concerned more with feeling and imagery than meaning.