BLOCK: You know, there's one moment in particular I wanted to ask you about on the song "Mongrel Heart." (Soundbite of song, "Mongrel Heart") BLOCK: I think you know where I'm going here. I'm thinking I'm watching a spaghetti Western right now. Mr. MERCER: Sure. Mr. BURTON: Right. Mr. MERCER: Showdown. BLOCK: Yeah? Mr. BURTON: Yeah, I mean, that's a big influence of mine, musically. I think it is with James, too, and "Mongrel Heart" was a huge adventure of a song for us. It was in the middle of the recording process, and I think… read more
BLOCK: You know, there's one moment in particular I wanted to ask you about on the song "Mongrel Heart." (Soundbite of song, "Mon… read more
BLOCK: You know, there's one moment in particular I wanted to ask you about on the song "Mongrel Heart." (Soundbite of song, "Mongrel Heart") BLOCK: I think you … read more
Broken Bells is an American indie rock duo which formed in 2009 in Los Angeles. The band consists of James Mercer (vocals, guitar) and Brian "Danger Mouse" Burton (multiple instruments, production). Mercer is a member of the indie rock band The Shins and Burton is a member of Gnarls Barkley and Dangerdoom, as well as being a respected producer for such artists as Beck, Gorillaz, The Rapture and The Black Keys. The debut self-titled album by Broken Bells was released on Columbia Records on March 9, 2010. The first single from the record, "The High Road", was relea… read more
Broken Bells is an American indie rock duo which formed in 2009 in Los Angeles. The band consists of James Mercer (vocals, guitar) and Brian "Danger Mouse" Burton (multiple instru… read more
Broken Bells is an American indie rock duo which formed in 2009 in Los Angeles. The band consists of James Mercer (vocals, guitar) and Brian "Danger Mouse" Burton (multiple instruments, production). Mercer is a member of the … read more