Stereogum — The Massachusetts synth-pop outfit has taken its Manners pretty much everywhere this year -- in the club, on a boat, etc. -- but until last night a network television performance eluded them. Jimmy Fallon's crew continues to pick up the slack left... more info

I Guess I'm Floating — Passion Pit rode a massive wave of internet hype toward their inaugural LP The Manners, "Sleepyhead" was so convincing they made a point of republishing the track from their debut EP Chunk Of Change. Now with a major label deal and full-length album... more info

5 Acts — Make sure to watch and/or TiVo Jimmy Fallon tonight (NBC, 12:35 am ET) to see Passion Pit's first time performing on Late Night.Passion Pit on MySpacePassion Pit on The Hype Machine more info

JamBase — PHOENIX: FALL U.S.TOUR DATES SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE TO RE-AIR PERFORMANCE ON AUGUST 1 Phoenix French rock quartet Phoenix will indulge music fans and critics alike with a highly anticipated fall U.S. tour after they sold out select dates across Nor... more info

Persona Sauna — NPR listeners came out of the woodwork to cast their votes for the year's best music thus far, and Animal Collective took the top spots in both Best Album and Best Song.Best Singles of 2009 (so far)1. "My Girls" Animal Collective2. "Two Weeks" Grizz... more info

Pasta Primavera — Here I am going along and I just noticed that Passion Pit released a video for “To Kingdom Come” off of Manners.  Where was I?  Anywho the video features the band rocking, scientists sciencing, and moustaches galore.  Here’s the video ... more info

Radio Exile — This is the second video off Passion Pit’s Manners. This time, we’re giving them bonus points for having a sense of humor: watch the video and you’ll get it. Manners is out now on Frenchkiss Records. We dig it. http://radioexile.com/wordpre... more info

Q4Music — Doves, Airborne Toxic Event, Mika, St Vincent, Passion Pit, Grace Jones and more... more info

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Big Stereo — Passion Pit’s Manners is in place to easily be on just about every top ten list this year, without a doubt. “To Kingdom Come” is the next single and has received video treatment. Look for remixes from Grum and the Juan Maclean. more info