News
Play New Single "Take A Walk"
May 22, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
With comedian Patton Oswalt introducing them as a band named after Karl Rove's basement, electro-pop outfit Passion Pit made an appearance at this year's Webby Awards to play "Take A Walk," the lead single from their forthcoming new album Gossamer. More
May 15, 2012
By Laura Studarus
After last week’s preview of the new album, today Passion Pit dropped more info on forthcoming sophomore release Gossamer. More
Off Upcoming Album Gossamer
May 07, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
On July 24, Passion Pit are set to release Gossamer, the follow-up to their highly successful debut Manners. More
Gossamer Due Out This July
Apr 24, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Passion Pit have announced that the follow-up to their 2009 debut Manners will be called Gossamer. More
M83, Lykke Li, Odd Future, Reggie Watts, Passion Pit, and More
Aug 01, 2011
By Margot Cooper Gruen
Today Austin's Fun Fun Fun Festival announced the lineup for this year's event, taking place November 4 - 6. More
Plus: Passion Pit Hits the Road, Shine 2009, Summer Camp, Neil Young and The Extra Lens All Prep Releases
Sep 03, 2010
By Laura Studarus
Our News Roundup briefly reports on various entertainment news stories that are circulating the web. Included are updates from: The Extra Lens, Neil Young, Caribou, Summer Camp, Shine 2009, Passion Pit, Twin Sister, and Goldfrapp. More
Joins Previous Contributors Dirty Projectors, She & Him, and The Swell Season
Jun 23, 2010
By Laura Studarus
Levi’s continues to prove they’re down with the kids (no really!) with the newest installment of their Pioneer Sessions where musicians are invited to cover bands that have influenced their sound. Past participants have included Dirty Projectors, She & Him, The Swell Season and The Shins. Today, Passion Pit was added to the list with their synth-filled cover of Smashing Pumpkins’ “Tonight Tonight.” We have the video and download. More
Mar 16, 2010
By Laura Studarus
On April 13th, Passion Pit is set to re-release debut album Manners. We also have the new tour dates. More
Band on David Letterman September 28th
Aug 20, 2009
By Laura Studarus
Electo-indie kids Passion Pit has announced its winter North American Tour. In addition to headlining shows and playing festivals such as Austin city Limits and Treasure Island, the band will also make an appearance on Late Night with David Letterman, September 28th. More
Over 130 Acts In 3 Days, including The Dead Weather, Sonic Youth, Grizzly Bear, Lily Allen, and The Decemberists
Apr 28, 2009
By Michele Yamamoto
Though the early bird 3-day passes have been sold out since last year, the preliminary lineup for the Austin City Limits Music Festival has only recently been announced. More
Band Announces US Tour Dates with Passion Pit and Exclusive Live Video.
Apr 16, 2009
By Laura Studarus
Harlem Shakes and Passion Pit announce US tour. More
Interviews
Jul 09, 2009
By Paul Bullock
“There’s a way to write a love song differently… there’re so many different kinds of love songs. And I think specifically with this album, this album is a lot about love and a lot about… finding the antidote to misery,” says Passion Pit’s Michael Angelakos. He then adds with a chuckle, “There’s no reason why you shouldn’t embrace love as an antidote to your problems when you are a depressed, miserable person.” More
Reviews
Coachella 2010 Day 1 Recap: Sleigh Bells, Yeasayer, Passion Pit, Grizzly Bear, and Fever Ray
Apr 17, 2010
By Laura Studarus
Confession: despite my various musical exploits, this is my first year at Coachella. And in spite of various friends' threats to paint a "V" on my forehead and subject me to an unspeakable hazing process (that's standard...right?), I spent the week leading up to the festivities feeling not unlike an over-sugared toddler on Christmas Eve. Day one's notable loot: Sleigh Bells, Yeasayer, Passion Pit, Grizzly Bear, and Fever Ray. More
Phoenix and Passion Pit at Central Park’s Rumsey Playfield, New York, New York
Oct 12, 2009
By Laura Leebove
With the French rock outfit Phoenix and the Boston-based synth-pop quintet Passion Pit on the same bill, it would never take long to start a dance party. On September 26, at the second of two sold-out New York shows, it wasn't long before Central Park's Rumsey Playfield became a mess of strobe lights, synthesizers, and screaming teenagers. More
