New Interview: Neon Trees On Band Names and Band/Bad Romance

Neon Trees' "Animal" is one of the most incessantly catchy singles of the year. With its lush synths and insistent drumming it evokes an unforgettable night out in, say, London, running for cabs, partying with friends, hoping to stop time.

Which is kind of funny, since Neon Trees are based in Provo, Utah. Such is the charm of their updated New Wave sound, which can recall the great works of Duran Duran and The Psychedelic Furs as well as more modern purveyors of dance-friendly rock like The Killers.

We had to get to know the band behind this incredible song. The foursome, whose debut album, Habits, is in stores now, are an insanely personable bunch.

In this episode of "The 5," the members of Neon Trees — Tyler Glenn, Chris Allen, Branden Campbell and Elaine Bradley — talk about the origin of their band name and how that name unintentionally led to Branden joining the band. Neon Trees also does a quick bit of Lady Gaga-karaoke to explain how Elaine and Chris were once an item (a "Bad Romance" that actually ended OK). They also go into detail about their various hometowns and the roads that led them to Utah.

Check out the interview below as well as their video for "Animal," which is the jam.

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