The Postal Service

The Postal Service is an American band formed in 2001 as a collaboration between vocalist-songwriter Ben Gibbard and electronic producer Jimmy Tamborello. Their music blends electronic production such as samplers, drum machines, and synthesizers with indie-pop songwriting and intimate, melodic vocals, creating a textured mix of electronic beats and guitar-based arrangements. The group’s name reflects their early working method of exchanging recorded parts through the mail, and they are often noted for merging indie-rock songwriting with electronic production techniques.