David Wax Museum, a folk and roots rock band blending traditional Mexican son
music with Americana, was formed by core members David Wax and Suz Slezak. Their
unique sound, termed "Mexo-Americana," gained traction after their debut album I
Turned Off Thinking About (2008). The band's breakthrough came in 2010 when they
won a contest for a spot at the Newport Folk Festival. In 2011, they released
the critically acclaimed album Everything is Saved, which included "Born with a
Broken Heart", named Song of the Year in the Boston Music Awards. Subsequent
releases included Knock Knock ...