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Passenger

Wicked Man's Rest Available in US Now!

About Me

Tongue in cheek sinister pop songs about stalking? Meet Passenger.

Headed up by Mike Rosenberg, /Passenger are a five-piece from Brighton with a different take on pop. The 23-year-old founder pens unsettling songs about stalking, wasted lives and the despair of abandoned dogs, all with an alarming eye for detail.

Is there something he’s hiding? “That I have a disturbed mind, you mean?” laughs Rosenberg. “No, not at all. Even my darkest songs have a sense of humour. The worst crime you can commit in pop is taking yourself too seriously. Passenger has its down tempo moments and some of our songs are quite sensitive, but they all share a certain quirkiness. In the end it’s about storytelling – creating characters and sending them off on a journey.”

None of their songs are what you could call straight down the line, it’s the juxtaposition of music and lyrics that tends to throw people.

Watch the video below to find out more about /Passenger:


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Member Since: 11/2/2005
Band Website: passengerofficial.com
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Wicked Man's Rest

US Version available now



Night Vision Binoculars US (EP)




Wicked Mans Rest
Album

Things You've Never Done
Single



Table For One
Single

Do What You Like
Single

Walk You Home
Single

Wicked Man's Rest
Single



/Passenger - US Tour Blogs

Get a taster below of what it's like to be on the Road with /Passenger.

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Pt. 1 (NYC/Philly/DC)

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Pt. 2 (Annapolis/Nashville/Louisville)

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Pt. 3 (San Diego/San Francisco)


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Influences: Bonnie Prince Billy, Van Morrison, Blockhead, The Smiths, Neil Young, Murcof, Allen Ginsberg..
Record Label: ChalkMark
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

NEWS::: Dropcards Technical Issues Fixed!

If you have picked up a /Passenger dropcard whilst the band have been on tour in the US and not been able to access the official /Passenger dropcard site, you'll be pleased to know that we have ironed...
Posted by Passenger on Wed, 29 Oct 2008 06:02:00 PST

BLOG::: Catch /Passenger On Tour Now; New Tour Blogs!

/Passenger are currently on their East Coast tour of the US with David Ford and Apollo Sunshine. Be sure not to miss them by purchasing your ticket below:Fri Oct 24th Vinyl (w/ David Ford), AtlantaS...
Posted by Passenger on Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:16:00 PST

NEWS::: Stay in touch with Passenger at CMJ

If you want to know where Passenger are going to be while they hit the CMJ conference in New York see the new application called LOOPT below. It will be updated in real time and you can see what gigs ...
Posted by Passenger on Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:49:00 PST

NEWS::: /Passenger Needs You!

/Passenger are heading back to the US for a second tour starting in New York on Oct 22nd and fans are being invited to join in and support the band!So how can you get involved? Read on to find out how...
Posted by Passenger on Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:46:00 PST

COMPETITION::: Win Tickets To See /Passenger in the US

*** This competition has now closed ***We have a pair of tickets to give to one lucky winner for every venue that /Passenger will perform at on their US tour.* How to EnterCheck out the dates below a...
Posted by Passenger on Tue, 14 Oct 2008 06:52:00 PST

NEWS::: Win Tickets To Matthew Jay Tribute

There are just three days to go until the Matthew Jay tribute concert at Shepherd's Bush Empire and we are really excited about the event!The show will be a celebration of the late Matthew Jay's music...
Posted by Passenger on Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:34:00 PST

BLOG::: Recording In Tuscon, Arizona

/Passenger's frontman Mike and guitarist Stephen made a pilgrimage to the heart of the American desert to Tuscon where they set up recording with Calexico's guitarist, Nic Luca.After an entire week of...
Posted by Passenger on Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:02:00 PST

NEWS::: Autumn US Tour Confirmed - /Passenger To Support David Ford

We are pleased to tell you all that /Passenger will be returning to the US this autumn where they'll be supporting fellow brit, and former Easyworld member, David Ford.Kicking off on 22nd October, the...
Posted by Passenger on Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:44:00 PST

NEWS::: Catch Up With /Passenger Starting With A 5-Part Interview

The last eight weeks have been a busy flurry for /Passenger. The band have traveled all over the US performing to audiences in venues, at in-stores and on a river boat and even on TV! When they weren'...
Posted by Passenger on Fri, 19 Sep 2008 03:01:00 PST

NEWS:::/Passenger To Play At Matthew Jay Tribute - 10th October

/Passenger will be performing at a tribute for the late singer/songwriter Matthew Jay on 10th October at Shepherd's Bush Empire.Matthew Jay was a celebrated British singer/songwritter who released his...
Posted by Passenger on Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:18:00 PST