The Brother Brothers release "Some People I Know" today and announce European tour
18-10-2018Their sound is striking and undeniably captivating. Often leaning towards the darker, moody elements of Appalachian folk, and bluegrass traditions, their songs are laden with near perfect sibling harmonies or unison singing, compelling writing, and imaginative arrangements. They tour as an acoustic duo: one on cello and guitar, and the other one on the 5-string fiddle.
With individual storied music careers under their belts, the brothers have finally teamed up to bring their experiences together. The Brother Brothers are Adam and David Moss, identical twins carrying on the folk tradition for a new generation. Using minimal instrumentation, heartfelt lyricism, and harmonies so natural they seem to blend into one beautiful voice, the siblings draw on the energy and creativity of Brooklyn, New York for their full-length debut album, Some People I Know which will be released today through Compass Records.
The Brother Brothers’ acoustic project emerges from several years spent traveling the country, both separately and together, playing in varying ensembles and sometimes settling in separate cities. Though each writes his fair share of the discography independently, the brothers’ palpable fraternal bond produces a togetherness in these songs that few bands can offer. The title, Some People I Know, refers to the resonating personal nature of these songs. As David explains, “I think every song on the album is about a person or a character, and in a way, is a reflection of ourselves.”
The duo masterfully captures familiarity in human experiences, their nomadic background making that no surprise. “Adam and I are definitely the kind of people that have trouble staying in,” says David. “We love surrounding ourselves with people that make us feel good, and grow. That's part of the beauty of living in New York and living in Austin and Boston and traveling the country – wherever you go, you've got friends and people that really shine and help you shine a little brighter.”
With Some People I Know the Brother Brothers will embark on European soil in March and April. First dates announced today:
21/03: Amsterdam (NL) - Paradiso Noord - Tuinzaal
23/03: Scarbrough (UK) - Woodend Gallery
24/03: Newcastle (UK) - The Cluny 2
25/03: Donegal (IRL) - Balor Arts Centre
26/03: Dublin (IRL) - The Grand Social
27/03: St Davids (UK) - The RAFA Club
28/03: Abergavenny (UK) - The Art Shop & Chapel
29/03: London (UK) - Slaugthered Lamb
30/03: Aalst (BE) - The Rocking Chair Sessions
31/03: Altlandsberg (DE) - The Buchholz Saloon
01/04: Norderstedt (DE) - Music Star
02/04: Copenhagen (DK) - Hotel Cecil
10/04: Krefeld (DE) - Kulturrampe
12/04: Utrecht (NL) - TivoliVredenburg - Club 9
13/04: Hengelo (NL) - Heartland Festival
14/04: Venlo (NL) - Down By The River