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| Photo Credit: Agatha Donker |
Oberhofer busted up on our radar early last year when we happened across a free EP the duo posted on its website, quickly gaining the band a Jam of the Day nod, as well as a spot on our Best Songs of 2010 list. But we're not the only ones who are keeping a close eye on these guys, considering they've been hand-selected to open for The Morning Benders, The Vaccines, and now Tapes 'n Tapes.
We sat down with Brad Oberhofer and Pete Sustarsic, the two youngsters who comprise Oberhofer, at Southern Rail in Carrboro, North Carolina, in a converted train dining car, over a round of Whiskey and Gingers, some tater tots, and a hummus plate. Our conversation, like our order, was diverse; it covered everything from finding a record label, to MTV's Skins, to sloppy shows at CMJ.
So you’re living in Brooklyn now? Via Tacoma?
Brad Oberhofer: Yeah – hopefully we will get a chance to get on some West Coast dates soon. We’re tired of the cold, you know?
You’re on your second North Carolina date. How far does this tour take you guys?
Pete Sustarsic (laughing): It kinda goes in a lot of little circles. It ends in Minneapolis with Tapes 'n Tapes on the 25th. Then we’re basically going back to New York.
B: We have one show in Dekalb, but so far we’ve been through Madison, Chicago, Iowa, Saint Louis – and that was just us before we met up with Tapes…
Where did y’all meet up with them?
B: Chicago.
P: Madison.
B: No, Chicago, right?
P: Madison.
B: Yeah, Madison.
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So, are you guys doing SXSW this year?
B: We WILL be there. We will. We’ve never done it. We’re really excited, man.
You guys doing day parties?
B: Yeah, and night parties – should be really good. So far we’re only doing six shows, but we’re doing the Urban Outfitters showcase, the Brooklyn Vegan showcase, the RCRD LBL showcase, the Vice showcase, the SESAC showcase.
