Point of Exquisite Suspension: Once They Were Called "Schizoid Pop Stars"

Twenty One Pilots lead singer Tyler Joseph

I realize I'm always a bit late on stuff like this. But I've recently discovered music by the band Twenty One Pilots. I happened to catch one of their newer songs, Tear In My Heart, on the radio and then looked it up on You Tube.

What attracted me was the rhythm, sound and lyrics of the band which consists of two dudes --a singer/keyboardist/ukelele-player guy and a drummer.

Wikipedia says they have been classified by some fans as being in a subgenre called "Schizoid pop" due to the mash-up of rap, alternative, ballad and other styles. I guess that's why I like them. I'm crazy about mash-ups.

And I like the intensity of their performances. Both musicians go all out, although lead singer Tyler is the most vocal in interviews. Josh Dun is less animated only when he is not playing the drums. With his sticks, on the skins and cymbals, he's compelling to watch.

And I'd say this is a band to watch. With their sensitive, poetry-based songs, I think they are breaking new ground musically and lyrically.

I talk about the broadcast of their Blurryface Live Concert on 1/1/2016 here.

As I dug around I also found this other song of theirs, Stressed Out: