Passion Pit : Gossamer
0 Comments. 924 Views. Posted 13 Sep 2012 @ 12:32pm.
When Beat last spoke to Passion Pit's frontman Michael Angelakos, his insight into the turbulent period that made up the album's writing period was painfully honest. "Most of these songs are about people, told by a person: me, who is seriously delusional," he said, of the album. "I became obsessed with ensemble casts, theatre-to-film adaptations, and developing several characters' life stories... Read More

Passion Pit
0 Comments. 1,418 Views. Posted 25 Jul 2012 @ 6:05am.
At face value, you’d expect the mastermind behind shimmery pop outfit Passion Pit to be as chirpy as the infectious melodies and catchy hooks he crafts. But dust off some of that sherbet coating and you’ll find that Michael Angelakos has been battling with some serious mental health issues for quite a long time. What’s more, these struggles can be found laced through the veins of the group’s new... Read More

Harvest 2012 Rumour Roundup
4 Comments. 4,282 Views. Posted 22 May 2012 @ 4:10pm.
Looking back, last year's Harvest lineup was nothing short of fucking awesome. And despite a few logistical mishaps in the inaugural Melbourne leg, the festival established itself as one of the giants on the calendar. As a result, expectations are running high for this year's instalment. Let's take a look at who might be gracing the lush surrounds of Werribee Mansion. First up, we can rule out... Read More