After Andrew Dost’s band Fun. found global success with songs like “We Are Young” and “Some Nights,” he re-invented his creative approach and found inspiration in Bossa nova, doo-wop, exotica, and more. Those sonic touchstones, combined with Dost’s ear for innovative beats, rich melodies, and boutique instrumentation, has led to his new project, Metal Bubble Trio. With a sound that’s both refreshingly new and nostalgically familiar, Metal Bubble Trio operates in the sublime space where cutting-edge and classic collide. With their debut album “Cucumber,” MBT have found the sweet spot between crate-digging detail, and being catchy and meaningful enough to soundtrack the moments of your life.