Broken Bells - Into The Blue Apr 2026

: 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, the duo integrated samples into their orchestral pop sound. They often swapped Burton’s typical crystalline drum sounds for more "homespun" loops. Broken Bells - Into The Blue

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 : Tracks like "One Night" and "Fade Away"

: The title track and "Saturdays" draw heavily from The Beatles , The Beach Boys , and ELO . Released in October 2022, marked the return of

: James Mercer took a more active role in the rhythm section, playing bass on almost every song on the record. Musical Style & Influences