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Passion Pit | Tonight, Tonight [Smashing Pumpkins Cover]

// June 24th, 2010 // No Comments » // Listening Section

Michael Angelakos and crew tackle one of my favorite Smashing Pumpkins track, Tonight, Tonight. Is it better than the original your asking..No. Is it worthy to toss on your iPod…Yes. I’m waiting for Silversun Pickups to do some Smashing Pumpkins covers. Anyway, check the track below. If you like it like we do, head to Levi and download it [here].

Passion Pit – Tonight, Tonight

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Yes Giantess | The Ruins [Official Video] + Download

// February 24th, 2010 // 1 Comment » // Listening Section, Video

Need something to left your spirits today? Check out the quartet from Boston called Yes Giantess. Pretty much Dance-Pop at its absolute finest right here.They share a similar sound with another band from Cambridge, Passion Pit. Only time will tell how much these bands differ from each other. But for now, check out their track The Ruins, which is another great find by Neon Gold.

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The Local Natives Sign To Frenchkiss

// December 3rd, 2009 // No Comments » // News, Video

West coast quintet The Local Natives have officially signed with Frenchkiss Records and will release there fascinating debut (already available in the UK) “Gorilla Manor” in the U.S. on February 16th.  The Independent label is also home to Passion Pit and The Antlers.  We’re expecting big things from these guys as the new year rolls in.  Peep an incredible performance of “Cards and Quarters after the jump.

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Bodega Girls| Ain’t That Cold

// October 28th, 2009 // No Comments » // Listening Section

After last week’s tumultuous task of seeking out hotly tipped shows at our first official CMJ, it was nearly impossible to attend every show and some groups literally got lost in the shuffle. Boston’s own Bodega Girls fell victim and not by choice either. With a line-up of 500 bands, being overlooked can be accomplished easily.  A year later, a slew of remixes and a much bigger fan base, new material has arrived from a group we’ve always had high hopes for, and if “Ain’t That Cold” is any indication of future work, then the upcoming new year is looking quite promising and if you need validation, just ask Spin Magazine.

Bodega Girls- Ain’t That Cold

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Passion Pit | Sleepyhead [Live in Juan's Basement]

// September 8th, 2009 // No Comments » // Video

Passion Pit stopped by Juan’s Basement in Boston to perform their hit single, Sleepyhead.  When it comes to this band, it seems you either love them or hate them.  This is due by my evident research of  playing it for my 3 year old cousin and watching her beg me to stop it.  After the track, check out a really strange and slightly interesting interview with Juan.

Passion Pit | To Kingdom Come [Video]

// July 20th, 2009 // No Comments » // Video

This past weekend I finally got around to listening to Passion Pit‘s album, Manners.  I’m not sure if it was all my driving around this weekend, but the album only added to my weekend.  One of my favorite tracks off the album, is To Kingdom Come.  To my amazement PP, dropped a video for this track late last week.  Great visuals to go along with an catchy track.  Single drops officially August 24th.

Passion Pit | Little Secrets

// April 28th, 2009 // No Comments » // Listening Section

Passion Pit is back with a new song featuring the rugrats from PS 22.  Their LP,Manners is shaping up to be the ultimate summer time soundtrack.  Maybe I’m caught up in the good weather we are receiving on the east coast, but I can see this blasting from the speakers at Central’s Park Summer Stage and watching the crowd go crazy….ah I can’t wait!!  We wonder if they’re going to bring the children choir with them?

Passion Pit – Little Secrets

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Passion Pit | The Reeling [Video]

// April 20th, 2009 // No Comments » // Video

Since Passion Pit drop The Reeling last month, it’s been slowly climbing the plays counted chart on my Itunes, as well as replacing Sleepyhead as my favorite PP track.  Their forthcoming album, Manners, from what we’ve heard so far, sounds like a fine-tuned Chuck of Change EP.  Which it should…that’s what you expect when you have a budget to work with.  You can also expect Passion Pit to reach a few more fans this time around.  We’ll all find out on May 19th.