Michael Angelakos, the stratospheric crooner behind synth-pop outfit Passion Pit, has never been one to aim for tame concerts. Instead, like his moniker implies, the singer/songwriter prefers to let the gauntlet of emotions that drive his wild, electronic melodies to erupt onstage with all the chaotic and shimmering gusto he and his bandmates can muster. […]

Los Angeles DJ and production duo CLASSIXX has a new album coming, and it’s chock full of collaborations. They’ve shared the first track “Just Let Go,” which features How to Dress Well. The album is the duo’s second full-length and it’s dubbed Faraway Reach, due out June 3 via Innovative Leisure. In addition to How to […]

At the end of his nearly two hour set at the Santa Ana Observatory, Michael Angelakos stood at the edge of the stage beaming brightly, high-fiving screaming fans as he walked above them. Standing there in the afterglow of an insanely raucous performance, the 27-year-old artist and creative demon behind synth-pop outfit Passion Pit seemed […]

Passion Pit are back with new music and a new tour! We last caught Passion Pit at the inaugural First City Festival where they put on an electrifying set. Touring in support of their new album, Kindred, which is set for release April 21st via Columbia, Passion Pit have announced a slew of tour dates to […]

Ian Hultquist graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston in 2008. He majored in film scoring and never really foresaw Passion Pit – the über popular elctro-pop for 20-somethings band with whom he plays guitar and keys for – taking off like it did. “Passion Pit kind of took off the second I graduated,” […]

Passion Pit‘s, Michael Angelakos did a very intimate private acoustic performance at the 987FM Hollywood Tower Penthouse. Coming straight from Australia, he wasn’t in a very good condition due to jet lag and a sinus infection, however, he was still able to pull off stunning renditions of his unique indie-dance-pop songs with just a piano and […]

Exciting news! Super electropop band Passion Pit will be at the 987FM Hollywood Tower penthouse on Monday, Oct. 8 from 5–7 p.m for a private performance that will surely blow your socks off. Their new album Gossamer was described as a fascinating proof of the band’s originality. Sounds about right! This intimate show simply cannot be missed and […]

Passion Pit headlined an amazing show (as always) last Saturday, December 4, 2010 at the Fox Theater in Pomona with Mister Heavenly, We Barbarians and Pepper Rabbit. Check out the photos below of Passion Pit at the Fox Theater in Pomona! Photos: Will Tee Yang

I’m sure you’ve heard of one of the latest “super groups,” Mister Heavenly, featuring Honus Honus from Man Man, Joe Plummer from Modest Mouse and Nick Thorburn from Islands. Recently added to their line-up is the adorable Michael Cera (most commonly know as the skinny dude from “Juno” and “Super Bad”). Apparently the loved actor […]

CONTEST CLOSED Don’t be a “Sleepyhead” on this amazing show coming to the Fox Theater in Pomona on Saturday, December 5. Win tickets to Passion Pit with one of our favorite local (Los Angeles) up-and-comers, Pepper Rabbit. The two bands will also be playing with Mister Heavenly and We Barbarians! Great line-up, who wants free […]

The Good: The Bauer’s shuttle lines were bearable considering we had some dude, Ricky Lee Robinson setting up shop across the street and playing some good rock n’ roll for us. PS – Bauer’s shutlles were super fancy with leather interior and tables. I was expecting a school bus for shuttle service like at the […]

Treasure Island Music Festival is only 10 days away!!! Get your dancing shoes on, this is going to be a weekend of smiles, jams and dance. The best part about is, no bands play at the same time! You don’t have to rush from stage-to-stage or miss any sets! Check out the set times below […]

There’s a lot of suspense building to the mysterious band Jump Clubb (Anonymous Band From Beverly Hills). Although their not revealing their personalities just yet, they’re putting out some sultry-electro hotness fit to make you fall in love with their debut album “The Love of Dance.” The goods drop Oct. 6, but until then Jump […]

San Francisco’s Indian summer is around the corner and with it brings the 3rd Annual Treasure Island Music Festival, the West Coast’s most anticipated boutique music festival. Set against panoramic views of the city by the bay, Treasure Island Music Festival will stick true to form in offering an electronic and dance centric lineup on […]