the happy problem

The happy problem have found themselves at the heart of a new rock scene in New York City with the release of their first full-length album, Head Case. Born from the fighting energy of punk and the love of tuneful pop, and citing influences from Duran Duran to Gogol Bordello, Head Case features 11 melodic punk tunes, including the first single, "Matador," written with impatience about the drunk hipsters crowding the F train on the Lower East Side. There's been enthusiastic response from bloggers and podcasters alike, (including UK's DarkCompass.com) as well as airplay on tastemaker stations across the US including KROQ in Los Angeles.

The band was founded in Los Angeles by former...