Doug Martsch (born September 16, 1969 in Twin Falls, Idaho) is an American
singer, guitarist, and member of the indie rock band Built to Spill. He began
his musical path in the early 1980s with Farm Days and later Treepeople, the
latter of which he released three albums and two EPs with. In 1992, he became
the frontman of Built to Spill. He co‑founded the Halo Benders in 1994 with
Calvin Johnson, issuing three albums. In 2002, Martsch released his solo debut
Now You Know. He later participated in the 2011 Smiths tribute Please, Please,
Please….