Bouncing piano, syncopated guitar rhythms, and sky high vocals from the lovely Janelle Monae make fun.‘s acoustic performance of “We Are Young” a highly contagious and beautifully refined song worthy of multiple plays through your speakers. The song pays tribute to those moments of infinite youth and taking the night for yourself, that, no matter how old you are, you need to hear.

This is a group to definitely watch for, as Metromix recently selected fun. as #1 in their “Bands We Like” feature among Grouplove, Sleigh Bells, Cold Cave, Surfer Blood, The Drums, Freelance Whales, Die Antword and Rusko. “We Are Young” will make an appearance on fun.’s upcoming album, Some Nights, which will be in-stores February 21st. Enjoy the video below.

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