In a whirlwind year, The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart, along with peers The Raveonettes and Deerhunter, have catapulted the genre of modern noise-pop into one of the most popular sectors of “indie-pop”. The band is gearing up for a European tour, and has been working on their sophomore album, with help from the best in noise pop’s past- specifically, producer Alan Moulder (My Bloody Valentine, The Jesus and Mary Chain). And they’ve announced a spring tour to showcase their recent work- catchy power-pop songs strewn with crystallized synth and dipped in heavy guitar feedback. Openers will be NYC electro pop prodige Twin Shadow. – Katie Bennett