Michael Angelakos

Michael Angelakos is a prominent American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, widely recognized as the frontman of the indietronica band Passion Pit. After founding the indietronica band Passion Pit in 2007, Michael Angelakos quickly gained significant recognition as its lead vocalist and primary songwriter. The band’s debut EP, ‘Chunk of Change,’ released on September 16, 2008, featured the standout track ‘Sleepyhead,’ which was subsequently featured in numerous media campaigns and advertisements, with its video making Pitchfork’s Top 40 Music Videos of 2008. This success led to Passion Pit’s first full-length album, ‘Manners,’ released on May 18, 2009.

The same year, Angelakos launched The Wishart Group, a non-profit initiative dedicated to providing legal, educational, and healthcare services to artists within the music industry. This venture underscores his commitment to supporting fellow musicians and fostering a more sustainable creative environment. Looking ahead to 2025, Michael Angelakos is slated to undertake a series of ‘Michael Angelakos is Passion Pit’ residencies at Brighton Music Hall, promising an intimate and innovative live experience for fans. The year will also see the release of a highly anticipated ‘Sleepyhead 2025’ remix, revisiting one of his most iconic tracks, alongside the unveiling of the partially completed album ‘Nine Times Your Torch Song,’ offering a glimpse into his ongoing creative process.