Hailing from Saint Petersburg, enduring indie rock sensations Animal Jazz formed in 2000 and have since blazed a trail through the genre, covering every corner with a steady stream of epic studio albums. Their primal sound and seemingly endless reserves of energy have yielded a raft of inspiring indie hits while also pushing sonic and emotional boundaries and infusing heavier metal elements with a dramatic, symphonic edge. Tender sentiments are never too far afield—three acoustic albums reveal the intricate songwriting at their core.