From March 26, 2005

All Songs Live: Interpol

Hear Interpol live in concert from Washington, D.C.'s 9:30 Club with an opening performance by Blonde Redhead. Interpol is currently one of New York's most popular bands. They're on tour to promote their latest CD, Antics.

Listen to Interpol (Please note: this is a recording of a live concert. Some of the language might not be appropriate for all audiences).

Listen to an interview with Interpol from the club.

Listen to the opening act, Blonde Redhead

View a set list from Interpol's concert.

Advisory: This is a recording of a live, unedited concert. Some of the language might not be suitable for all audiences.

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Interpol lead singer Paul Banks is silhouetted against the band's dramatic light show at the 9:30 Club.

A Dramatic Light Show

Interpol's members perform in fine suits and ties, washed in an intense light show of dark reds and blues.


View a photo gallery of Interpol's performance at the 9:30 Club.

Blonde Redhead lead singer Kazu Makino performing at the 9:30 Club.

Opening Act: Blonde Redhead

Blonde Redhead is an experimental rock trio from New York with twin brothers Simone and Amedeo Pace and Kazu Makino. Amedeo is a multi-instrumentalist and Simone plays the drums. They're originally from Italy. Makino plays lead guitar, clavinet and bass. Originally from Japan, she met the brothers at an Italian restaurant in New York in 1993.

View a photo gallery of Blonde Redhead's performance at the 9:30 Club.


Blonde Redhead's latest CD is Misery is a Butterfly on the 4AD label.

This is a previous feature on Interpol that appeared on All Songs Considered episode 68.

Interpol: Previous Feature

CD: Antics
Song: "Slow Hands"
Label: Matador

Listen to "Slow Hands"

Watch the slideshow (Requires Real Player)

This song, "NYC" first came to our attention on a compilation CD celebrating the new underground music scene in New York called Yes New York. "NYC" originally appeared on Interpol's debut release, Turn On the Bright Lights.

Interpol: Debut CD

CD: Turn on the Bright Lights
Song: "NYC"
Label: Matador

Listen to "NYC"

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