Brothers Moving

Brothers Moving is a Danish band formed in New York City in 2008 by brothers Esben Knoblauch (lead vocals, guitar, kazoo), Aske Knoblauch (lead vocals, lead guitar) and Simon Knoblauch (cajón) along with Nils Sørensen (bass). They are regarded as one of the most influential street bands in the past years, and considered early pioneers using the cajón drum as a replacement for a full drum kit.[1] The quartet is known for mixing genres and singing in both English and Danish, and their musical style is inspired by blues, funk, reggae, folk and early rock and roll.[2][3]

Brothers Moving
Brothers Moving during a street performance in Washington Square Park, NY in 2009
Background information
OriginDjursland, Denmark & New York City, NY
GenresBlues, Folk, Funk, Reggae, Rock'n'Roll
Years active2008–present
Websitewww.brothersmoving.dk
MembersEsben Knoblauch
Nils Sørensen
Cyron Melville
Aske Knoblauch
Past membersSimon Knoblauch

Career

While Brothers Moving stuck to their roots and independence as street musicians, they quickly began gigging regularly in smaller clubs, at private parties and at fashion events in and around New York City.[4]

In 2009, they passed auditions for the MUNY (Music Under New York) membership.[5]

Brothers Moving never got much attention in their home country, still the bands popularity kept growing in other places. This happened highly due to a video filmed on a cellphone by a spectator in the audience, capturing the band performing the Cab Calloway classic “Minnie The Moocher”[6] [7]during one of their street sets in Union Square, NY. In 2016 they headlined their debut concerts in Moscow and Saint Petersburg, which appeared to sell out and were well received by the public.[8] Later same year, Brothers Moving also performed at Fusion Festival in Germany, and at Stereoleto Festival in Saint Petersburg.[9]

Brothers Moving's self-titled debut album was recorded in the spring of 2012, and released independently on July 18th 2012.[10] The album contained mainly songs from their street set, along with a few original compositions.

Discography

Studio albums
  • 2018: Autonomy (Self-Released) [11]
  • 2012: Brothers Moving (Self-Released)

Live releases
  • 2008: Live @ Hudson River (Currently Unavailable)
  • 2009: Live @ Roots Cafe (Currently Unavailable)

EPs and singles
  • 2012: Sorte Sigøjner (Self-Released)
  • 2012: Train (Self-Released)
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References
  1. Zabaluev, Yaroslav (2016-01-13). "«Любой концерт может закончиться появлением полицейского»". Gazeta.Ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2016-10-06 – via Rambler&Co.
  2. Lucas, Dion (2016-02-01). "PANTA Issue 8". PANTA Magazine. Retrieved 2016-10-04.
  3. "Die dänischen "Brothers Moving": Gänsehaut-Garantie: Straßenband mit unfassbarer Performance". News.de. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
  4. Moses, Ariel (2009-06-09). "Urban Zen Co-Founder Donna Karan Celebrates Alternative Medicine". Guest of a Guest. Retrieved 2016-10-06.
  5. "MTA - Arts for Transit | MUNY Bios and Samples". web.mta.info. Retrieved 2016-10-06.
  6. "Brothers Moving - Minnie The Moocher". 9GAG. Retrieved 2016-10-04.
  7. "Die dänischen "Brothers Moving": Gänsehaut-Garantie: Straßenband mit unfassbarer Performance". News.de (in German). 2016-07-13. Retrieved 2016-10-06.
  8. Strokova, Irina; Victoria, Ilina (2016-01-17). "Brothers Moving подожгли Эрарту < Группа Быстрого Реагирования". genefis-gbr.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2016-10-06.
  9. Magnotta, Andrew. "Brothers Moving: From Corner To Corner". The Aquarian Weekly. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
  10. "Song of the Day: Brothers Moving - Train". St Pauls Lifestyle. 2012-10-29. Retrieved 2016-10-04.
  11. "brothersmoving.dk".
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