Genre: Ska

I saw this obscure Indie movie called "Wristcutters: A Love Story" this weekend. It was pretty good; rom com with an unusual twist: all the characters have committed suicide and it's set in purgatory/the afterlife. Despite lacking a ton of information, it was good and had a sweet ending, and Phones is a sucker for a sweet ending. However, one of the characters, named Eugene, was styled after Eugene Hutz, frontman of Polka-Gypsy-Ska-Punk-Whatever band, Gogol Bordello. A few of their songs were played in the movie and sparked my interest.

Suffice to say, this is some of the most energetic, delightful and crazy music I have ever heard. Hutz carries the music with his lovable european accented swagger and catchy lyrics, as well as occasionally lapsing into just going blabalbalba (it's really funny every time, you'll know what I'm talking about when you hear it). Lively ska riffs and evident basslines form the backbone of the music, with eastern folk influenced violin and accordion lines adding a unique vibe to the core of their sound. Always upbeat and always incredibly fun, it's a blast and an absolute must listen.

Gypsy Punk.