Fleet Foxes is an American
indie folk band that was formed in
Seattle, Washington. It is signed to the
Sub Pop and
Bella Union record labels. The band came to prominence in 2008 with the release of its second EP,
Sun Giant, and its first, self-titled album
Fleet Foxes. Both received much critical praise and reviewers often noted the band's use of refined lyrics and vocal harmonies. Fleet Foxes' second studio album,
Helplessness Blues, was released on 3 May 2011.