Certainly not Deadmau5, maybe a little more Modest Mouse, it's hard to pin down exactly what Motorcycle Maus sounds like. Especially using bands with some variation of mouse in their name to compare them, of which those are the only two I can think of. Perhaps then, we should stick to the adjectives and hyperbole typical of the music blog. So what comes to mind when you listen to Motorcycle Maus? Melancholic, wreckless, layered, lo-fi, a plethora of intrumentation, avant-garde. Like a rainy day in a coffee shop or your reflection in the bus window. Electronic and acoustic, Motorcycle Maus is that special blend of art rock that many try for, but few pull off with much success. "Fiji Mermaid" arguably the single from their Knockout EP harks on Neutral Milk Hotel or Okkervil River. Getting more electronic on "Dancing With Yr Bloodcells", Motorcycle Maus shows that they can run the gamut musically while still producing enjoyably morose gems. Hailing from Philly, Motorcycle Maus has been motoring around the country on a huge spring tour. They had trouble finding some place to play in Portland, but hopefully we can get these guys back into town soon. In the meantime, find some dysphoric delight on this New Music Tuesday from Motorcycle Maus.
Motorcycle Maus - "Fiji Mermaid"
Motorcycle Maus - "Dancing With Yr Bloodcells"
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