Video: Passion Pit - Sleepy Head (Live in Whelans, March 1st 2009)

For Passion Pit main man Michael Angelakos, life in 2009 has become something of a blur. Since being tipped in many quarters as one of the bands to watch out for this year, they've released debut EP 'Chunk Of Change', found themselves on a continually expanding tour and readied their first full length release 'Manners'. There was time however to talk to State about self-loathing, pop music and Irish folk music.... 'Chunk of Change' was recorded as a Valentine's Day gift for your girlfriend – but it's not as romantic as it sounds, [...]

This video makes the gig look and sound much better than I remember from where I was in the room. The singer's brittle falsetto walks the line between endearing and faltering. Love the tune anyhow and looking forward to hearing Manners and I might check them at SXSW (!!!!!). I interviewed Hockey beforehand so there'll be an interview up on State.ie soon as. (via Mullerino ) If you like this try: Video: Alela Diane - 'White As [...]