“NYC” is featured on both the Interpol EP and Turn On the Bright Lights. The song offers a depiction of post-9/11 NYC while maintaining a dark tone which is present throughout the album. A music video for "NYC" was produced, directed by Doug Aitken. It features the band in a montage of pictures and designs as well as footage of a park at night. "NYC" has been included on several best-of lists. Consequence of Sound ranked it at number 46 on their Best Singles of the 2000s list. Pitchfork ranked it at 140 on their Top 500 Tracks of the 2000s list. Slant Magazine ra… read more
“NYC” is featured on both the Interpol EP and Turn On the Bright Lights. The song offers a depiction of post-9/11 NYC while maintaining a dark tone w… read more
“NYC” is featured on both the Interpol EP and Turn On the Bright Lights. The song offers a depiction of post-9/11 NYC while maintaining a dark tone which is present throughout the album.… read more
Interpol is a post-punk band based in New York City, United States, that took an important part in the post-punk revival of the 2000s. The band consists of Paul Banks (vocals and guitar), Sam Fogarino (drums), and Daniel Kessler (guitar and backing vocals). The band's sound is generally a mix of staccato bass and rhythmic, harmonized guitar, with a snare heavy mix, drawing comparisons to post-punk bands such as Joy Division and The Chameleons. The band formed in 1997 when Daniel Kessler met drummer Greg Drudy, previously a member of post-hardcore/screamo band Joshua Fit For Bat…read more
Interpol is a post-punk band based in New York City, United States, that took an important part in the post-punk revival of the 2000s. The band consists of Paul Banks (vocals and guitar), S…read more