This just in: A special live performance from Broken Bells, the new project from esteemed producer Danger Mouse and Shins frontman James Mercer.
Broken Bells, whose self-titled debut album is in stores now, can be seen as an extension of the two musicians' previous output; it has the funky, atmospheric feel of Danger Mouse's production and work with Gnarls Barkley, as well the tuneful psychedelic pop of James Mercer's work with The Shins.
We already got spooked by their haunting video for "High Road," but in this live clip, we get to see the full band at work at The Boat -- a recording studio in Silverlake, California, where everyone from Madonna to Cat Power has recorded. Mercer handles guitar and vocal duties, while Danger Mouse moves out from behind the production console and takes a seat at the drum kit. Flanked by a number of sidemen — guitarists, bass, keys — the band make wistful, lush pop, as Mercer sings about a haunted lover.
Check out the live video below. Broken Bells is out now.
