Interview: Stuart Murdoch of Belle and Sebastian

The indie-pop frontman discusses the band's new record, the duplicity of naming influences and being a working musician in 2015

Glaswegian indie-pop band Belle and Sebastian is something of a rare breed in today’s music landscape. The revolving cast of musicians—with frontman Stuart Murdoch and a handful of foundational members remaining constant—has released nine studio albums, several EPs and rare B-sides. They have garnered consistent critical acclaim (though not entirely met with commercial success) and have an ability to evolve their sound without losing the …