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Tour Dates
11/16 Velour Provo, UT
The Moth & The Flame Read More Introducing: The Moth & the Flame. …
From what I've gathered, they're a trio (Brandon Robbins on guitar/vocals, Mark Garbett on keys/vocals, and Nate Pyfer on everything else) from Provo, Utah. ...
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I could sit here behind this screen and proceed to enumerate the abundantly complimentary reviews of this incipient band, but I’d rather give you a personalized testament of how their music managed to momentarily alter my perception. This is what albums and live music have always been intended to do-galvanize the public. Their debut self-titled album was released last year and has been buzzing around the world ever since. This divinely polished album is a mix of ethereal, dreamy acoustics and hard-hitting instrumentals that will leave you floating in a cinematic bliss long after a song ends.
I first received the album a month ago, after viewing their song “Lullaby II” on Youtube. For the time being, it’s only available in its physical form. And while this may be bothersome to a few tech geeks, I’d like to believe that there are still those old souls out there that either enjoy the tangibility of a CD or the sound of a stylus grinding against the groove of a record. You know what sound I’m speaking of-the transfixing melody of time-honored nostalgia that has since diminished with the creation virtual music stores like ITunes and Spotify. The album’s artwork is an integral part of the listening experience. You’re a visual and verbal spectator.
I caught up with the guys before their show last night at the Bootleg Theater in Echo Park. If you haven’t been, you must visit. There ain’t no moonshine or actual bootleg liquor, but it most certainly possesses the ambiance of a seedy antiquated speakeasy. Frontman Brandon Robbins (lead vocals, guitar) and Mark Garbett (keys, vocals) sat with me and graciously talked about the consensus of much of the album. Inquiring of the commanding lyrics in “How We Woke Up”, Brandon explains “Sometimes lyrics just come to me and I write a song in 15 minutes. ‘How We Woke Up’ involves the feeling of things being messed up and reaching a point of redemption.” These two have a calming demeanor and were a delight to interview.
They opened up their set with “&” and the audience was immediately enthralled in the antics onstage. With Nate (who also produced the album) creating all kinds of eclectic sounds and Brandon’s flawless vocals, these guys are pros at effortless stage presence. From the experimental guitar pedals to the warm melodic harmonies, M&F certainly have a reminiscent feel of 90’s era mixed with infectious alternative rock. From “Maker” to my favorite track on the album “The Hunt”, the overall feel of the set was warm and magical, making you feel like pulling on a cozy jacket and watching the stars under a cold night sky. They ended with “How We Woke Up”, certainly a wow-factor hit I’m sure will continue to gain momentum the more people start finding out about Provo’s new gem.
M&F have undertones of serenely gorgeous sounds like Radiohead and The National, but at the end of the day they are their own entity. Again for more info and tour dates, go to howwewokeup.com .
I first received the album a month ago, after viewing their song “Lullaby II” on Youtube. For the time being, it’s only available in its physical form. And while this may be bothersome to a few tech geeks, I’d like to believe that there are still those old souls out there that either enjoy the tangibility of a CD or the sound of a stylus grinding against the groove of a record. You know what sound I’m speaking of-the transfixing melody of time-honored nostalgia that has since diminished with the creation virtual music stores like ITunes and Spotify. The album’s artwork is an integral part of the listening experience. You’re a visual and verbal spectator.
I caught up with the guys before their show last night at the Bootleg Theater in Echo Park. If you haven’t been, you must visit. There ain’t no moonshine or actual bootleg liquor, but it most certainly possesses the ambiance of a seedy antiquated speakeasy. Frontman Brandon Robbins (lead vocals, guitar) and Mark Garbett (keys, vocals) sat with me and graciously talked about the consensus of much of the album. Inquiring of the commanding lyrics in “How We Woke Up”, Brandon explains “Sometimes lyrics just come to me and I write a song in 15 minutes. ‘How We Woke Up’ involves the feeling of things being messed up and reaching a point of redemption.” These two have a calming demeanor and were a delight to interview.
They opened up their set with “&” and the audience was immediately enthralled in the antics onstage. With Nate (who also produced the album) creating all kinds of eclectic sounds and Brandon’s flawless vocals, these guys are pros at effortless stage presence. From the experimental guitar pedals to the warm melodic harmonies, M&F certainly have a reminiscent feel of 90’s era mixed with infectious alternative rock. From “Maker” to my favorite track on the album “The Hunt”, the overall feel of the set was warm and magical, making you feel like pulling on a cozy jacket and watching the stars under a cold night sky. They ended with “How We Woke Up”, certainly a wow-factor hit I’m sure will continue to gain momentum the more people start finding out about Provo’s new gem.
M&F have undertones of serenely gorgeous sounds like Radiohead and The National, but at the end of the day they are their own entity. Again for more info and tour dates, go to howwewokeup.com .
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The Moth & Flame at Bootleg Theater, Los Angeles (11/06/12) |
