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It’s Passion Pit Day In Boston
Boston has officially designated 24 July 2026 as Passion Pit Day, marking 20 years since Michael Angelakos began the indie electronic pop project while associated with Emerson College. The recognition coincides with the band’s anniversary Pretty Penny Tour and a concert at Boston’s House of Blues, highlighting the city’s role in the group’s early development.
The Boston City Council passed a resolution praising Passion Pit’s influence on the indie electronic pop genre and celebrating its 20th-anniversary tour. Angelakos, now 39, said Boston had supported the project’s rise and shaped its musical identity; Passion Pit’s debut EP, *Chunk of Change*, was released in 2008.
In short
- Boston has declared 24 July 2026 Passion Pit Day.
- The honour marks the band’s 20th anniversary.
- Passion Pit play Boston’s House of Blues tonight.
Explained simply
Passion Pit is an indie electronic pop project that began in Boston in 2006 when musician Michael Angelakos founded the group. Angelakos was associated with Emerson College, and the project released its debut EP, *Chunk of Change*, in 2008.
The band has become influential in the indie electronic pop genre. Boston City Council has officially designated 24 July as Passion Pit Day to mark the twentieth anniversary of the project's creation and celebrate its cultural impact.
Angelakos, now 39, has credited Boston with helping to shape the project's musical identity during its development. The city's recognition acknowledges the band's significance and its roots in the local music community.
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