These days the indie music landscape is littered with chillwave and surf rock and dream pop and electro-lounge. How refreshing, then, is Gogol Bordello, a self-described band of "gypsy punks"? Leaving all pretense of cool behind, Gogol Bordello, led by Ukrainian-born singer/guitarist Eugene Hutz, imbues Russian folk tradition (lotsa fiddle and accordion) with a heavy dose of American rock. It's exactly what this country's "melting pot" notion was build upon, combining contradictory elements to create something that works well...and is incredibly fun.
Gogol Bordello's "Tiny Desk Concert," recorded in NPR's office space, clocks in at slightly under 23 minutes. I can liken watching this segment to hanging out with an emotionally tolling friend: small doses are the way to go.
These guys are playing Lollapalooza this Saturday, and I can't imagine their live show would be a disappointment.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128111544
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