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“Little Talks” — Of Monsters and Men

Of Monsters and Men is a really fantastic six-piece Icelandic folk-pop-ish band who recently won a bunch of shit and suddenly skyrocketed to international glory. They’re touring the States which I only learned today, and of course sold out in SF already, so all I can do is cry and infect everyone else I know. (Thanks, Hayden, for infecting me.)

Their songs are all stories, and often a lot darker in lyrics than in sound. Which isn’t that tough, check out this bouncy parade beat. I fucking dare you to listen to this while you’re walking without needing to start dancing right there. I sure as hell can’t do it 

Basically, think The New Pornographers read a whole lot of surrealist fiction, lose a few members, and start throwing house parties having relocated to Iceland, and that’s basically the sound you’re hearing. Only (dare I say it) Of Monsters and Men does it better. 

Also, check out the video, it is fucking cool shit. 

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