 While mastering " House of Jealous Lovers " , Murphy used techno music as a benchmark for the track 's bass frequencies . After hearing the DFA 's mix , Sub Pop , the band 's record label at the time , and the band both reacted negatively and initially refused to release it . Vocalist Luke Jenner hated the mix , feeling that it sounded unfinished . On the way to a gig , Murphy played the mix for Jonathan Galkin ; Galkin credited it for his decision to join DFA Records . 
