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….