Broken Bells - Into The Blue -

: For the first time in their discography, the duo integrated samples into their orchestral pop sound. They often swapped Burton’s typical crystalline drum sounds for more "homespun" loops.

: The title track and "Saturdays" draw heavily from The Beatles , The Beach Boys , and ELO . Broken Bells - Into The Blue

: Tracks like "One Night" and "Fade Away" have been compared to the work of Pet Shop Boys , Duran Duran , and Phil Collins . : For the first time in their discography,

Released in October 2022, marked the return of the duo Broken Bells —comprised of James Mercer (The Shins) and Brian Burton (Danger Mouse)—after an eight-year hiatus . Unique Production & Creative Approach The Beach Boys