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December 19, 2012 | 11:16 AM | By

Download Les Professionnels’ remix of Passion Pit’s “Carried Away”

Here’s one for you to crank the headphones to as you navigate your pre-holiday hump day. Philly DJ / production crew Les Professionnels put their own spin on “Carried Away,” a standout track from Passion Pit’s 2012 release Gossamer. In their hands, it tuns into a late 80s / early 90s rollerskating rink jam, a slap-happy beat mixed with some tasteful echo and driving, bubbling synthesizer textures that just don’t relent. Dig in and download the track below, and catch Les Prof on Thursday, December 27 when they’re at The Trestle Inn for their Afreaka! party.

FILED UNDER: Artists, Downloads, Recordings, Les Professionnels, Passion Pit, The Trestle Inn
November 30, 2012 | 2:48 PM | By

Passion Pit stuns and invigorates at Electric Factory (photos, review, setlist)

How do you react when strife befalls you? “I took a walk!” belts Passion Pit singer Michael Angelakos Thursday night at the Electric Factory, during his band’s opening number. The crowd jumps up and down chanting the refrain, while Angelakos stumbles across the stage like a drunk marionette, clutching his microphone tightly. 2012 has certainly been a strife-ridden year for the 25-year-old singer, whose much-publicized mental health issues forced the band to cancel a string of tour dates earlier this year. Tonight though, Angelakos seems to be taking his own advice, walking in frenzied circles as if to deal with the pain.

That’s not to say the occasion is a somber one — far from it. The venue is nearly sold-out and the crowd is pumped. And between passion-drenched numbers like “Take a Walk” are moments of pure pop brilliance — Continue reading →

FILED UNDER: Artists, Concert Photos + Videos, Concert Reviews, Events, Scene, Electric Factory, Passion Pit
November 29, 2012 | 12:26 PM | By

Double Booked: Neil Young vs. Passion Pit

It is a problem that has plagued modern society. It has jolted you out of your sleep in worry and cold sweats. It has left you crippled with regret. It can literally ruin your night. It is the dreaded double booking. Two potentially dope concerts, one potentially dope night. Here on Double Booked, we’ll help make your decision between Neil Young’s appearance at Wells Fargo Center and Passion Pit’s appearance at The Electric Factory easier by breaking down the two shows by category, and deciding which reigns supreme. Let’s do this. Continue reading →

FILED UNDER: Artists, Concert Previews, Events, double booked, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Passion Pit
November 29, 2012 | 8:30 AM | By

Tonight’s Concert Picks: The David Wax Museum at Johnny Brenda’s, Neil Young at The Wells Fargo Center, High on Fire at Union Transfer, Passion Pit at The Electric Factory, Zilla Rocca at World Cafe Live

XPN welcomes Artist to Watch The David Wax Museum to Johnny Brenda’s tonight.  The Americana/Mexican roots duo of David Wax and Sue Slezak released Knock Knock Get Up in August and have since been receiving lots of love from blogs and music publications.  Tickets and more information for tonight’s show with Radio Jarocho can be found here.  Below, watch the video for “Will You Be Sleeping.”

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FILED UNDER: Artists, Concert Previews, Events, Scene, Boombox Collective, David Wax Museum, High On Fire, Johnny Brenda's, Kuf Knotz, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Passion Pit, The Electric Factory, Union Transfer, Wells Fargo Center, World Cafe Live, XPN Welcomes, Zilla Rocca
November 26, 2012 | 11:00 AM | By

Contest: Win tickets to see Passion Pit at The Electric Factory on 11/29

Passion Pit released their highly-anticipated sophomore album Gossamer this year and the Boston band is coming to Philadelphia for a show at The Electric Factory on November 29th.  It’s hard not to like the electro-pop band’s dancey sound, and we’ve got a pair of tickets to experience it in person (plus get an autographed CD). To enter the contest, let us know which song off of their latest record gets your feet moving in a comment below. The winner will be notified by email so make sure to include your full name and an active e-mail address (your e-mail will not be public). Tickets to the all-ages show are $29.50, and more information can be found here.  Check out the video for “Take a Walk” below.

FILED UNDER: Artists, Concert Previews, Events, News, Scene, Passion Pit, The Electric Factory
November 19, 2012 | 2:59 PM | By

Just Announced: Passion Pit concert moved to Electric Factory (all original tickets honored)

Photo by Jason Nocito | Filter Magazine

This just in – Passion Pit‘s appearance next Thursday, November 29, originally scheduled for The Liacouras Center, has been moved to the Electric Factory. All original tickets will be honored, but the show is now standing-room only. Promoters AEG live apologize for the inconvenience and say that refunds, if requested, will be available at the point of purchase through 10 p.m. on Wednesday, November 28. Tickets and more information are available here.

FILED UNDER: Artists, Concert Previews, Events, News, Electric Factory, Liacouras Center, Passion Pit
October 13, 2012 | 7:41 PM | By

Watch Michael Angelakos of Passion Pit perform solo piano songs on Sound Opinions (playing Liacouras Center in November)


Michael Angelakos, the lead singer of Passion Pit, was recently on Sound Opinions, a weekly music show hosted by Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis (broadcast on WXPN, Sundays at 5PM). Angelakos performed solo piano versions of “Constant Conversations” and “Sleepyhead” that you can watch below. Passion Pit perform on Thursday, November 29th at the Liacouras Center on Temple University’s campus. Go here for tickets and more information about the show. Tonight, the band is the musical guest on Saturday Night Live. You can download the Sound Opinions podcast here.

FILED UNDER: Artists, Events, News, Passion Pit