The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart and Christina Quesada

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, a New York-based band formed in 2007, merged noise pop and alt-rock led by Kip Berman (guitar/vocals). Known for emotionally resonant songs, their 2009 debut album gained acclaim. Collaborations with producers Flood and Alan Moulder on "Belong" in 2011 added polish to their sound. Despite disbanding in 2019, they reunited in 2025 to tour. Popular songs include "Say No to Love."