Oberhofer is the moniker for Brad Oberhofer, a local Seattle/Tacoma guy who has migrated east to the thriving Brooklyn music scene. He is unsigned, but his new local and recent blog buzz will certainly propel him into the indie spotlight.
Oberhofer's melodies and guitar riffs are beautiful, raw and deeply American. His free EP
o0Oo0Oo (yep) is a sloppy seven track endeavor full of catchy and rather surprisingly creative tunes. Comparisons have been made with The Dodos, Wavves, Real Estate, Animal Collective, etc.
Though the entire EP is great, "Away FRM U" stands out above the rest. The song is a highway anthem of the highest quality. The opening guitar line will send chills down your spine and as the deep percussive rhythms emerge you will probably feel the urge to run into the filming of a
sudo-hipster Levi's commercial where the sun sets on buff youthful models who have been forced into skinny jeans. Its like the feeling you would have nannying the immaculately conceived children of Kerouac and Whitman.
Oberhofer is the denim jeans of indie rock.
Oberhofer :: Away FRM U
Oberhofer :: I Could Go
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