Music like Headphones

Headphones was an American indie rock-synth band with members David Bazan (formerly of Pedro the Lion), Frank Lenz of Starflyer 59, and T. W. Walsh. Nick Peterson (formerly of Fleet Foxes) toured as Headphones' drummer.

Headphones, a project led by David Bazan, formed in 2005 and released one album shortly before the dissolution of Bazan's primary creative outlet, Pedro the Lion. The band's sound is marked by the use of synthesizers paired with live drums and percussion, and sometimes drew specious comparisons to other indie rock electronic groups such as The Postal Service. Bazan drew a distinction between Headphones and electronic pop, however, and has said that he had no interest in paying homage to either 1980s music or dance-pop, such as the Postal Service attempted, instead aiming for a simple synthesizer and drums setup that "live(d) and breathe(d) like rock 'n' roll."