The Moth & The Flame

The Moth ⅋ The Flame
Origin Utah, United States
Genres Art rock, alternative rock
Years active 2011–present
Labels Hidden Records (2013-2014)
Elektra Records (2014-present)
Associated acts Parlor Hawk, Imagine Dragons
Website themothandtheflamemusic.com
Members Brandon Robbins
Mark Garbett
Andrew Tolman
Michael Goldman

The Moth & The Flame, sometimes known by initialism TMTF, is an American alternative rock band based in Los Angeles, California.

History

The Moth & The Flame album (2011-2012)

The Moth & The Flame released their eponymous debut album on November 11, 2011 (11.11.11). The album was never released digitally in appreciation of the album art work and only hard copies are available to date. The album was produced by Nate Pyfer and engineered by Scott Wiley (Neon Trees, Elvis Costello) and mixed by Mike Roskelley (KASKADE, Skrillex, Deadmau5).[1] To promote their music, the band created large pieces (sometimes as much as 20 feet (6 m)) of anthropomorphic artwork, which they placed strategically in their home town of Provo, Utah, to alert fans of upcoming shows.[2]

In 2011, TMTF toured the western United States with Fictionist.[3]

In October 2012, RadioWest debuted a new theme song by The Moth ⅋ The Flame.

In 2012, the band toured the USA and performed at Audiotree, Mill Valley Film Festival ASCAP Showcase, and Midpoint Music Festival.[4][5]

In 2013, they showcased at South By Southwest Music Festival, North By Northeast Music Festival and performed at Sundance Film Festival.[6][7][8] They toured the UK in May 2013 making their first appearance overseas at The Great Escape Festival in Brighton.[9] They performed at KCRW sponsored It's A School Night and at New Noise Music Festival 2013.[10]

Ampersand EP (2013)

On November 5, 2013, the six-track Ampersand EP ('&' EP) was released internationally through RED Distribution label Hidden Records.[11] Ampersand EP was produced by Joey Waronker (Atoms for Peace, Beck, R.E.M.) and features the single "Sorry".[12] Nylon featured track "Sorry" as a free download in September 2013.[13] KCRW listed it as one of "Four Songs You Should Listen to Right Now".[14] A music video for "Sorry" premiered on mtvU on Friday, November 22, 2013.[15] The band was chosen as the "New Band of the Day" by The Guardian on Friday November 22, 2013.[16] "Sorry" was chosen as the Track of the Day by Clash[17] BBC Radio 1 played "Sorry" as its Next Hype track selected by Zane Lowe. "Sorry" reached #1 on KROQ's Locals Only Playlist.[18] A music video for "Winsome" was released on NPR.[19]

TMTF supported Imagine Dragons alongside Dan Croll on their Night Visions Tour in Europe during the fall and winter of 2013 to promote the EP. TMTF also supported Imagine Dragons at two United States shows during the summer of 2013.[20] They also toured with The Naked and Famous.[21] In fall of 2014 TMTF supported Neon Trees and Placebo on tours.[22] In 2015 TMTF will tour with Big Data.

Second album

The band has been working on recording their next full length album with producer/mixer Peter Katis (Interpol, The National), Tony Hoffer (M83, Beck), and Nate Pyfer (Parlor Hawk, Fictionist).[23] The album is to feature strings arrangements from Rob Moose (Bon Iver, Sufjan Stevens).

Band members

Current members

Discography

Albums

EPs

Singles

Music videos

List of music videos, showing year released and director
Title Year Director(s)
"Sorry" 2013 Devin McGinn & Ken Bretschneider[25]
"Winsome" 2014 Rebecca Thomas[26]
"How We Woke Up" N/A[27]

References

  1. ↑ Brimacombe, James (2011-11-30). "The Moth ⅋ The Flame - The Moth ⅋ The Flame REVIEW". Fake Plastic Tunes. Retrieved 2013-09-21.
  2. ↑ "The Moth ⅋ The Flame: Thank you Utah | Inyourspeakers Media". Inyourspeakers.com. Retrieved 2013-12-02.
  3. ↑ "The Moth ⅋ the Flame to join Imagine Dragons on tour – U N I V E R S E". Universe.byu.edu. Retrieved 2013-12-02.
  4. ↑ "Get to Know the 2012 Mill Valley ASCAP Music Café Lineup". Ascap.com. 2012-10-01. Retrieved 2013-09-21.
  5. ↑ "MVFF ASCAP Cafe with The Goods, The Moth and the Flame, & 2AM Club". Sweetwater Music Hall. Retrieved 2013-09-21.
  6. ↑ "Mobile Do512.com". I.do512.com. Retrieved 2013-09-21.
  7. ↑ "Still Corners playing NYC before NXNE (dates & updated lineup)". Brooklynvegan.com. 2013-04-01. Retrieved 2013-12-02.
  8. ↑ "Sundance Film Festival attracts performances by local musicians – U N I V E R S E". Universe.byu.edu. Retrieved 2013-09-21.
  9. ↑ "ARTIST PROFILE « The Great Escape". Mamacolive.com. Retrieved 2013-09-21.
  10. ↑ "The Moth ⅋ The Flame". Newnoisesb.org. Retrieved 2013-12-02.
  11. ↑ "Once a Provo band, The Moth and the Flame returns to Utah with record deal, new material | The Salt Lake Tribune". Sltrib.com. Retrieved 2013-12-02.
  12. ↑ Kramer, Sarah (2013-10-24). "Salt Lake City Music - Music Articles: The Moth ⅋ the Flame". Cityweekly.net. Retrieved 2013-12-02.
  13. ↑ "Nylon Magazine". Nylonmag.com. 2013-09-16. Retrieved 2013-09-21.
  14. ↑ "Four Songs You Should Listen to Right Now | KCRW Music Blog". Blogs.kcrw.com. Retrieved 2013-12-02.
  15. ↑ "The Moth ⅋ The Flame Premiere ‘Sorry’". mtvu.com. 2013-11-22. Retrieved 2013-12-02.
  16. ↑ Paul Lester. "The Moth and the Flame (New band of the day No 1,646) | Music". theguardian.com. Retrieved 2013-12-02.
  17. ↑ http://www.clashmusic.com/news/track-of-the-day-2811-the-moth-the-flame
  18. ↑ http://kroq.cbslocal.com/2013/12/15/locals-only-playlist-121513-hellogoodbye-johnathan-rice-barely-blind-more-listen-and-vote/
  19. ↑ http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2014/02/12/275871745/first-watch-the-moth-the-flame-winsome
  20. ↑ http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/03/28/ca-lyv-imaginedragons-idUSnPnLA85208+160+PRN20130328
  21. ↑ http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/elektra-records-signs-the-moth-the-flame-acclaimed-provo-utah-alternative-rock-outfit-1948698.htm
  22. ↑ http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6251714/moth-and-the-flame-elektra-records-sorry-video-exclusive-premiere
  23. ↑ http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6251714/moth-and-the-flame-elektra-records-sorry-video-exclusive-premiere
  24. ↑ "RADAR: The Moth ⅋ The Flame - Music News / New Music - Direct Current". Directcurrentmusic.com. 2013-09-16. Retrieved 2013-09-21.
  25. ↑ http://www.vh1.com/video/the-moth-the-flame/981485/sorry.jhtml
  26. ↑ http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2014/02/12/275871745/first-watch-the-moth-the-flame-winsome
  27. ↑ http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/av/2014/04/video-premiere-the-moth-the-flame---how-we-woke-up.html

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