I keep saying this, but… Passion Pit is my breakout group of 2009. So damn good. This is one of the more mellow songs off the album. It’s a real nice one. And the video is definitely on point creatively. I love the cheap special FX. They look oh so good.
peace,
-the judge

Posted on July 17th, 2009 under Music Videos. Tags: passion pit. Comments: None

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs dropped their excellent LP, It’s Blitz in March. Now, after a successful single with remixes by NASA, MSTRKRFT, and Animal Collective, they’re prepping for the release of their second single off the album. The new single, Heads Will Roll, will feature this really well done remix by Passion Pit. If you [...]

Posted on July 2nd, 2009 under Downloads. Tags: animal collective, it's blitz, mstrkrft, n.a.s.a, passion pit, the yeah yeah yeahs. Comments: None

Well, it’s about that time. We’re now 6 months into the year, and I think it’s about time I gave my piece of mind about how things are going musically. So far, there have been some amazing releases, and I’m just gonna go ahead and let you know about my top 10. As a sidenote, [...]

Posted on July 1st, 2009 under Music. Tags: cunninlynguists, diamond district, don cannon, Fresh Daily, grizzly bear, jade, mos def, n.a.s.a, Nosaj Thing, passion pit, Print, tanya morgan, the cool kids, theophilus london. Comments: 1

You know it’s summertime in the district, and you know there’s tons of stuff going on. Yesterday, you had to decide, Passion Pit? or TV on the Radio? Tonight, there’s an equally pressing dilemma… Santigold? or Amadou & Miriam? Well, Theophilus London just hit me up and gave me something that might make the decision [...]

Posted on June 10th, 2009 under Concerts. Tags: amadou & miriam, dc, passion pit, santogold, Theophilius London, tv on the radio. Comments: None

Chiddy Bang come with another banger. This time, sampling my favourite breakout group of ‘09, Passion Pit. If you don’t have Manners, go pick it up. It’s dope. Chiddy Bang take the track Better Things off of their debut EP, Chunk of Change, bringing it up to speed, and splicing in some big drum sounds. [...]

Posted on June 5th, 2009 under Downloads. Tags: chiddy bang, chunk of change EP, manners, passion pit. Comments: None

Great mix courtesy of the site’s good friend Will Eastman. Not only does this feature some great tunes, but it shows a lot of DCs talent. Nadastrom, Dmerit, Tittsworth, Output Message, and even a sneak peak at an upcoming 12″ release by Eastman himself. If you’re in the district, definitely come out to Will Eastman’s [...]

Posted on May 29th, 2009 under Downloads. Tags: ac slater, blisspop, dc, lykke li, matt nordstrom, nadastrom, passion pit, ruby isle, rye rye, santogold, spank rock, tittsworth, will eastman. Comments: None

Passion Pit are my ‘09 breakout group. Seriously, these guys are crazy talented, really creative, and have a really interesting sound that I get the feeling is going to catch on. If you don’t have their previously released Chunk of Change EP, you need to cop that. Their debut LP, Manners, drops on May 19. [...]

Posted on April 30th, 2009 under Contests, Downloads. Tags: manners, passion pit. Comments: 1

Passion Pit are about to be my breakthrough artists of the year. These guys are so good. Their debut LP, Manners, is slated to drop in May. So definitely check it out, and there will definitely be more news on them from me. The song is really great. High energy, great synthesizers, and an infectious [...]

Posted on April 23rd, 2009 under Music Videos. Tags: manners, passion pit. Comments: None