Oberhofer

I was at The Studio at Webster Hall the Other night with the sole intention of interviewing Keepaway.  I’m sure you remember them from their rave reviews in Fader and Pitchfork and for their single “Yellow Wings”. Look out for a fabulously sarcastic interview with them coming up next week.

After wrapping the interview, I decided to stay for their set. The band on before them was Oberhofer. I have to admit, I groaned to myself when they came on stage.  They all had large black X’s on their hands indicating that they were under 21 and I thought to  myself, “They are probably young and inexperienced.  I bet this is their first gig, but what choice do I have.”  However, they blew my expectations out of the water and put on a great performance.  Everything went smoothly minus the bassists instrument string snapping.  They stayed on for Keepaways performance and I made sure to ask their lead singer, Brad who is a doppelganger for Nick Jonas the name of their band.

Their EP, “oO0OoO0Oo” appropriately titled and you will understand after hearing all the tracks is great.  It’s catchy in a good way and I can guarantee that you will want to listen to it more then once.  Featured above is their track “Dead Girls Dance” and as bonus you can download the EP FREE.  If you’re in NYC make sure to catch them at the venues listed below.

Cameo March 13 - Brooklyn, NY 8:00 PM

Music Hall of Williamsburg April 9 - Brooklyn, NY 8:00 PM

www.myspace.com/oberhofermusic

-music from my ears. to yours. with love. jp