M83 :: Midnight City

M83 :: Midnight City

Never was there a more appropriately titled track. "Midnight City," the dark and lively first single from M83's forthcoming double LP, Hurry Up, We're Dreaming (Out October 8) was released today to well-deserved critical acclaim. It's a riotous song that easily passes as one of the catchiest singles of 2011.

While the song subtly embraces present trends (hello 80's saxophone, thanks again Dan Bejar...), it's never lost in them. Similar to his previous album, Saturday = Youth, M83 continues to mine the sound of long nights, boundless young love and endless movement. According to Gonzalez, "the direction of the album is very, very, very epic." Sounds about right so far. Check it out below.

M83 :: Midnight City


M83 will be in Seattle November 13 at Neumos. Check out the band's website for ticket information.

M83 Album Teaser

M83 Album Teaser

Late Night

Late Night

In addition to the Billboard Charts showin' some love for bands I love, There have been a few really good latenight-talk-show music performances lately. Compounding the glory that was Fleet Foxes' contribution to the rare indie band appearance on SNL a couple of weeks ago, M83 played the nostalgic feeling "Kim and Jessie" on Conan O'Brien last night. And(rew) Bird-man wet Letterman's pants with "Fitz and Dizzyspells" from his new Lp Noble Beast.

M83 - Kim and Jessie - Saturdays = Youth

Andrew Bird - Fitz and Dizzyspells - Noble Beast