the mowgli's — MUSIC — Unclear Magazine

BY TÉA VAN ACKEN

Four musical saints come together from San Fernando and the midwest to configure a California band with coruscating reincarnations of rock and roll with a twist of indie folk melodies, The Mowgli’s give voice to universal love, gaining highest consciousness through peace and unity as a whole through their songs. The Mowgli’s ballads will put a loving and exuberant energy into your heartbeat as their taste kindles a nostalgic undertone of The Beach Boys, Fleetwood Mac, and Neil Young, modern tastes like Fun., Grouplove, and Magnetic Zeros while maintaining their authentic signatures and feel.

The Mowgli’s recently came out with their single “Norman Rockwell” from their upcoming EP, American Feelings, which will be released this March. Corresponding is the notions of ameliorating yourself into a better, higher chance of life. The band is known for their lively beats and “get a spring in your step” songs. This single ventures into melancholic territories as the tone of isolation and insecurity embodied within the EP. Alarming, the paintings of an unhappy youth in aims to better their life explores the lack of hope, and the struggles within the pursuit of that new feel of being. To the youth listening, the audience of The Mowgli’s finds a relatable story from their new single alongside music that will have anyone dancing in the mirror and singing in the shower.

They are ruled by love, driven by music, and celebrated by togetherness, and together create the universal tunes and influences our world has been craving. Leave it to The Mowgli’s to put a smile on your face with their music and restore your faith in unity and peace. With nostalgic touches with a modern heartbeat, the band gives us the ballads of love and light. Let their songs ignite within you as the band is on the road with Jukebox the Ghost, performing for us their boldest hits:

FEB 26
Cat's Cradle
Carrboro, NC

FEB 27
Terminal West
Atlanta, GA

MAR 1
Granada Theater
Dallas, TX

MAR 2
Empire Control Room & Garage
Austin, TX

MAR 5
Crescent Ballroom
Phoenix, AZ

MAR 6
Henry Fonda Theatre
Los Angeles, CA

MAR 7
August Hall
San Francisco, CA

MAR 9
Neptune
Seattle, WA

MAR 10
Wonder Ballroom
Portland, OR

MAR 12
The Shredder
Boise, ID

MAR 13
The Complex
Salt Lake City, UT

MAR 15
Keggs & Eggs 2019
Denver, CO

MAR 16
The Truman
Kansas City, MO

MAR 18
Varsity Theatre
Minneapolis, MN

MAR 19
Turner Hall
Milwaukee, WI

MAR 20
Metro
Chicago, IL

MAR 21
El Club
Detroit, MI

MAR 22
Beachland Ballroom & Tavern
Cleveland, OH

MAR 23
Newport Music Hall
Columbus, OH

MAR 24
Mr Small's Fun House
Millvale, PA

MAR 26
The Haunt
Ithaca, NY

MAR 27
Brooklyn Steel
Brooklyn, NY

MAR 28
Royale
Boston, MA

MAR 29
Higher Ground
Burlington, VT

MAR 30
The Met
Providence, RI

Tickets for the tour can be purchased here.

INTRO BY TAMARA CHAPMAN

INTERVIEW BY CAMI LIBERTY

Based out of southern California is one of the most unique bands the music industry has ever seen, The Mowgli’s. Having already made appearances at some of the biggest musical festivals across the country, it’s safe to say that this band is on their way to achieving even more great things. Read the interview below with band member Josh Hogan to learn more about the band's tour experiences, future music plans, and more!

You guys are currently on your headlining Real Good Life Tour – how has it been so far connecting with your fans again through shows?

JOSH: "These shows have been very energetic & personal. We’ve tried to break down barriers and really let our fans be a part of the music. The connection feels like it did when we first started touring and there was no radio fame or ego involved."

What do you hope people take from your live show?

JOSH: "We always want people to have a positive night & leave a little happier, & maybe with a new t-shirt over their shoulder."

Recently you released your latest single, Real Good Life. Can you tell us a little about the song and the inspiration behind it?

JOSH: "With so much to say, we tried writing a lot last summer and often fell short. Colin & I went into the RGL session with the idea to keep it simple and in line with The Mowgli’s message of love. We’ve always been inspired by stories we hear from our fans & that keeps us going on this path."

This song is the first piece of music you have released since becoming an independent band again. Was this a difficult transition for you guys?

JOSH: "The transition has been pretty simple. Having a label helps in a lot of ways, but we’ve got some of the best fans out there & we could go on forever with their support."

Do you ever go back and listen to your old music? If so, what are your first thoughts on it?

JOSH: "I was recently listening to our album Kids In Love and my first thoughts were about how great those songs are and the production is perfect for them. It’s interesting being into your own music, but I am. Each record has been very different from the last and I think that’s pretty special. I’m like a proud dad looking back at what we’ve accomplished."

How do you think your music has changed over the years?

JOSH: "We have all grown and changed so much over the years, & our music has changed as well. Change is inevitable and I’ve always believed that you have to jump on board with that change or you’ll just be left behind. We try to stay in tune w/ what’s going on in music while trying to make it our own."

What can we expect from more of your new music sound-wise?

JOSH: "We’re working with our friend and producer Rob Ellmore. On a production level, you’ll hear more like Real Good Life as well as some new sounds that you’ll hear on our next release."

In what ways do you hope to continue to evolve as a band?

JOSH: "We want to grow and learn and last forever."

Are there any other singles and/or an album in the works?

JOSH: "We [just dropped our song] Kansas City about Colin’s hometown and it’s borderline emo. For now, we might just keep writing and releasing singles. Everything is changing and we’re open to the change."

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