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Passion Pit played 'SNL' (video)

by Bill Pearis

Armed with backup singers, Passion Pit played Saturday Night Live last night (10/13), performing “Take a Walk” and “Carried Away” both from the band’s Gossamer LP. SNL has notoriously wonky sound, but PP did a pretty good job. Christina Applegate hosted, her first time doing so since Married with Children was still on the air.

Passion Pit are currently on tour and while they won’t be hitting NYC this time around, their tourmates Hollerado will play Mercury Lounge on November 7.

Next week (10/20), set your DVRs (or, y’know, don’t) as Bruno Mars will not only perform but also host SNL. Video of both Passion Pit performances are below, along with the “Tech Talk” sketch, probably the funniest bit of last night’s show.

Passion Pit: Take A Walk on SNL

Passion Pit: Carried Away

SNL: “Tech Talk”