San Fermin (band)

San Fermin
San Fermin performing at SXSW in 2014
San Fermin performing at SXSW in 2014
Background information
OriginBrooklyn, New York, United States
GenresIndie rock, chamber pop
Years active2011 (2011)–present
LabelsDowntown Records, Interscope Records, Sony Masterworks, Better Company
Members
Past members
  • Michael Hanf
  • Rae Cassidy
  • Rebekah Durham
  • Charlene Kaye
  • Karlie Bruce
Websitehttp://www.sanferminband.com

San Fermin is an American indie rock collective, led by Brooklyn-based composer and songwriter Ellis Ludwig-Leone. Known for combining indie rock, pop, and classical influences into lush compositions, they released their self-titled debut album on Downtown Records in 2013. This was followed by the records Jackrabbit and Belong in 2015 and 2017, respectively. Their fourth album, a double album titled The Cormorant I & II, was released in full in March 2020.

San Fermin generally perform as an eight-piece group, pairing traditional rock instrumentation (electric guitar, keyboards, drums) with baritone saxophone, trumpet, and violin. The group has alternating lead vocalists, including co-founder Allen Tate and Claire Wellin.