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Jukebox the Ghost Gets A Little Schitzo

It was only one week ago that Jukebox the Ghost released their sophomore album, Everything Under the Sun. But, the video for their second single “Schizophrenic” has already made its way online. Like Everything Under the Sun‘s first single, “Empire,” “Schizophrenic” features a distinct piano melody. In fact, it has two!
Says lead singer Ben Thronewill of the track, “Years ago I learned that often schizophrenics become schizophrenics in their early twenties after a traumatic experience. So the song is from the point of a schizophrenic who still has the wherewithal to talk coherently about his illness. Secondly, the song was born of the two piano melodies of the verses that were both technically very difficult to play and which, after I learned them, screamed ‘schizophrenic.'”
The video plays with the song’s theme in a clever manner, but also employs the use of TVs in an extremely cliche way. All the same, it’s definitely worth checking out down below.
Remix Fridays!: Jukebox the Ghost – “Empire” (Freelance Whales Remix)

Jukebox the Ghost releases their second record, Everything Under the Sun, (Yep Roc) next week and believe us, this is going to be one of your favorite albums of the year. The indie boys of Freelance Whales decided to take their hand at remixing one of the tracks titled “Empire,” putting a whole new twist on the song. If you’re a fan of either groups this is a must listen. Hell if you’ve never heard of them before, then give a listen to what you’ve been missing out on!
Jukebox the Ghost – “Empire” (Freelance Whale Remix) by ModernMysteryBlog
