Life after 30 finds the original freak folker putting away hippy-dippy things. Meet Devendra Banhart Version 2.0: shorn, showered, shaved, engaged, focused and wearing a shirt. He’s also making the finest music of his career. New album Mala (Nonesuch) is the best thing he’s done since his debut. Guest appearances are few and far between, so what comes through is the thing that’s always been Banhart’s greatest asset: himself. He will be guest editing magnetmagazine.com all week. Read our recent print cover story on him.
Banhart: “Might Is Right” would have to be my favorite song by Kleenex/LiLiPUT, but I’ve only ever found a live recording with no visuals. Anyways, I do love this song, and the performance is phenomenal. I’m not sure what else to write except that this is one of the best bands ever. Enjoy.
Video after the jump.
