In other Valentine’s Day music news, this past weekend Brooklyn’s Mobius Band dropped a free EP of covers titled Empire of Love, which you can download for free here.
Mobius Band was simultaneously one of the best and most disappointing shows of 2008 for me. By the second song, I was completely hooked–this is my new favorite band! The disappointment came when they ended after playing just seven songs–a measly 30 minute set! They were the first opener for Black Kids and Cut Copy, and the show was on a weekday and the venue had to kick everybody out by midnight.
There was hardly anyone present for their early start time at the Magic Stick that night but me and about 20 other people. But when they ended far too early for satisfaction, I could feel the collective chagrin of all around me and in myself as well. Oh man, you should have seen me chagrinning that night! I took it to a new high low. Pouting meanly, chin clenched, shoulders tense, I could have beaten somebody up. I was a wretch to be around until Cut Copy came on stage. I can’t even tell you if Black Kids were any good or not. I hated them for even being on the bill at all.
I wasn’t expecting to be blown away by Mobius Band, but after a brief half hour of their dance-y electro-pop, I became a huge fan and, as a newly formed fan, felt crestfallen that the set was so damn short. If you get a chance to see Mobius Band in concert, don’t waste the opportunity, even if they are the opening act.
And don’t miss out on Empire of Love either. Every cover is innovative and of a style very much their own. Czech it.
A Valentine’s Day Surprise from Mobius Band
In other Valentine’s Day music news, this past weekend Brooklyn’s Mobius Band dropped a free EP of covers titled Empire of Love, which you can download for free here.
Mobius Band was simultaneously one of the best and most disappointing shows of 2008 for me. By the second song, I was completely hooked–this is my new favorite band! The disappointment came when they ended after playing just seven songs–a measly 30 minute set! They were the first opener for Black Kids and Cut Copy, and the show was on a weekday and the venue had to kick everybody out by midnight.
There was hardly anyone present for their early start time at the Magic Stick that night but me and about 20 other people. But when they ended far too early for satisfaction, I could feel the collective chagrin of all around me and in myself as well. Oh man, you should have seen me chagrinning that night! I took it to a new high low. Pouting meanly, chin clenched, shoulders tense, I could have beaten somebody up. I was a wretch to be around until Cut Copy came on stage. I can’t even tell you if Black Kids were any good or not. I hated them for even being on the bill at all.
I wasn’t expecting to be blown away by Mobius Band, but after a brief half hour of their dance-y electro-pop, I became a huge fan and, as a newly formed fan, felt crestfallen that the set was so damn short. If you get a chance to see Mobius Band in concert, don’t waste the opportunity, even if they are the opening act.
And don’t miss out on Empire of Love either. Every cover is innovative and of a style very much their own. Czech it.
Tracklist:
1. “Say You Will” (Kanye West Cover) (mp3)
2. “Love Hurts” (Everly Brothers Cover)
3. “Lullabye” (Dixie Chicks Cover)
4. “Satellite” (TV on the Radio Cover)
5. “At My Window” (Townes Van Zandt Cover)
6. “You Don’t Know How It Feels” (Tom Petty Cover)
From Heaven:
“Hallie”