And when I say Interpol, I don’t mean the International Criminal Police Organization.
I remember when this act first hit, I was a bit reluctant to admit I liked them. Ian Curtis is my secret soul brother, and I thought perhaps singer Paul Banks was overstepping his homage and trespassing on Joy Division and Mr. Curtis’s sacred legacy with too heavy-handed a reference in vocal stylings. ( Hey, being a Post Punk Purist isn’t always easy!) However, I couldn’t deny how simply good the group was.
Formed in 1997, the band has done what many other acts these days fail to do: they stayed together and released a consistent, yet evolving body of work. If you haven’t had ‘C’mere” or any of their other singles stuck in your head, then you’ve been missing out. Branding their act with a signature sound is also a feat the group has pulled off quite nicely, and in today’s watered down mainstream rock wasteland, that’s probably the most important accomplishment Interpol has to their credit.
Interpol has been touring internationally, (notably in Europe with U2 last year) and released an eponymously titled album in 2010 as well. I’m beyond ecstatic to announce that the fellas will be hitting The Paramount Theatre this May right here in AP. All us indie rock (ok so they’re on Capitol and they were on Matador, which is a subsidiary of Atlantic, but you know what I mean!) boys and girls have healthy appetites for pure talent, especially when it’s right down the street. I predict this show will sell out, so make sure to get your tickets ASAP. ( Isn’t that the WORST feeling EVER? When a show sells out before you can get in?)
As you know I’m in a band myself, so I’m automatically excluded from groupie status. That being said, I will definitely be personally seeing to these New York boys hospitality needs while they’re in town. Damn, Paul. DAMN.
XOXO
Ang
