Broken Bells features artist–producer Danger Mouse (billed by his real name, Brian Burton) and James Mercer, the lead vocalist and guitarist for the indie rock band The Shins. The pair met at a Danish music festival in 2004 and began secretly recording the self-titled debut album at Burton’s Los Angeles based studio in March 2008 .
Have a listen at the full album courtesy of NPR – due out in the U.S. on March 9, 2010.
Their debut single “The High Road”, was made available as a free download on their official site.
Catch Broken Bells Live :
Mar 1 2010 8:00P
Nouveau Casino – SOLD OUT Paris
Mar 3 2010 8:00P
ICA Theatre – SOLD OUT London
Mar 10 2010 8:00P
Music Hall of Williamsburg – SOLD OUT Brooklyn, New York
Mar 14 2010 8:00P
The Troubadour – SOLD OUT Los Angeles, California
Mar 17 2010 8:00P
SXSW Austin, Texas