Forum, LondonFor the most accurate gauge yet of the global economic downturn, economists should study the Polyphonic Spree Manpower Index. Only 15 members take the stage tonight, reduced 46% from their boom-time peak. The novelty of a huge, cripplingly-expensive-to-tour choir of robe-clad sun worshippers wore off around 2007's The Fragile Army album, but now they have another shtick. The Dallas collective often mistaken for a cult in thrall to their charismatic, ever-joyous leader, Tim DeLaughte...
Guardian Music — Forum, LondonFor the most accurate gauge yet of the global economic downturn, economists should study the Polyphonic Spree Manpower Index. Only 15 members take the stage ... more info