Band of the Week: Passion Pit

Hometown: Boston, Mass. Fun Fact: Passion Pit’s debut EP, Chunk of Change, was initially intended to be a belated Valentine’s Day gift for lead singer Michael Angelakos’ girlfriend. Why It's Worth Watching: Chirpy, shimmering synth sounds, impassioned lyrics and some sky-high melodies swirl together under snapping drum beats to form a gorgeous electro-pop sound. For Fans Of: Hot Chip, Magnetic Fields, MGMT Passion Pit may be yet another new, buzzy synth-pop band on the...

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