A widely celebrated Swedish singer/songwriter, José González is known for his pastoral blend of introspective folk and autumnal indie pop. A first-generation Swede of Argentine lineage, González rose to national success in the early 2000s, first leading the indie rock band Junip, then as a critically acclaimed solo artist. With his trademark classical guitar picking and soothing vocals, his popularity continued to grow around Europe and in the U.S. thanks to albums like 2007's In Our Nature and the inclusion of several songs in the 2013 film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Following the critical success of his 2015 release Vestiges & Claws, González began the next decade with 2021's similarly understated Local Valley, which he supported with an EP of remixes in 2023.González was born on July 31,