Destroyer (CA)

Daniel Bejar is one of the best-kept secrets on Canada’s indie scene. He debuted in 1996 with the home-recorded album We’ll Build Them a Golden Bridge, and has since surprised audiences with his intriguing and highly personal releases. Until recently, Bejar was better known for his work with The New Pornographers, but his ninth solo record, Kaputt, took Destroyer’s career in a whole new direction. The album is currently one of the most talked-about and highest-rated records of the year. While others like to compare him to the likes of David Bowie, he prefers to think of himself as a successor to Pavement, and describes his music as European blues, although he hardly ever tours in Europe. All the more reason to catch up with Destroyer at the OFF Festival.