The musical outlet of indie singer/songwriter Josh Hensley, the Rutabega combine elements of folk, emo, punk, and raw, confessional storytelling into their passionate lo-fi songs. Launched as a solo project with 2002's Cobus Green, the Rutabega began operating as the duo a decade later with 2012's Bull Carp EP, which added drummer Garth Mason to the mix. An irregular series of full-length, short-form, and archival releases appeared thereafter, including 2022's more fleshed-out Leading Up To album.