As a proud nerd, I find a pop band named after the Venetian Republic referencing the riots at the premiere of Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring most bracing. Especially when you throw in those outfits. It's edifying to think that people once cared about the representation of art enough to riot over a complete disregard for the conventions of classical dance. As opposed to, say, because their soccer team won/lost.
And before you cry, "Decemberists," The funny thing is that beyond a little dissonance at the beginning, there's nothing objectionable at all in the music - it's all sugary-sweet, silk-smooth indie-pop. Instead, I'm going to cry, "Stars."
Know anybody that's offended by Stars?
Me neither.
The Most Serene Republic
"The Men Who Live Upstairs"
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oh! i like this band! i remember having seen them a while ago at a festival. I guess it's one of those bands that keep doing what they're doing but get lost, sadly, in the wind.
Doesn't the singer look exactly like Glen Hansard?
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