Bob Moses is a Canadian electronic music duo from Canada. Tom Howie and Jimmie Vallance met in middle school but were never more than acquaintances. Years later, Howie and Vallance ran into each other after they both had moved to New York City and decided to collaborate on music. The duo released its first EP in 2012 and quickly gained a fan following. In 2016, Howie and Vallance were introduced to a much larger audience after Ellen DeGeneres extended and invited for the duo to perform on her show.
Howie and Vallance's fortuitous meeting in a New York area Lowe's home improvement store spurred the duo to hang out and begin making music. The duo eventually became known as a band named Bob Moses. Its first hit single came from its 2015 album
Days Gone By
. The single, Tearing Me Up, became a breakout hit. It peaked on the
Billboard
alternative chart at No. 16. It also earned the band Grammy nominations for Best Dance Recording and Best Remixed Recording.
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Bob Moses rise to popularity has given it the opportunity to tour the US and Canada. The band has played throughout North America, with many stops in its current home, New York City, and its original home, Canada. Bob Moses has also performed at some of the biggest festivals in the music industry. These festivals include
Coachella
,
Lollapalooza
and
Bonnaroo
. If you want to see Bob Moses perform, you can catch the band in numerous locations worldwide.
Bob Moses' popularity extends past the US. It performs in numerous European music festivals (Melt). It has also received heavy play BBC radio 1, which has raised the band's profile throughout the UK. European fans can see a Bob Moses multiple times throughout the year.
Bob Moses' concerts have become more and more involved as its career has progressed. The band hits its audience with live vocals, drums, bass and keyboards. The band also use very elaborate lighting schemes to wow the crowd. In addition, it also employs the use of an electronic mixer to give them the band its own unique sound. During the concert, most of the crowd dances and sings along to the band's songs.
Bob Moses usually plays a lot of material from its latest musical release. Bob Moses also throws in some fan favorites from past albums to create a show that will satisfy all fans. A typical set list can include the fan-favorite song Grace as well as Hands to Hold, Tear me up and Heaven Only Knows.
Bob Moses' musical influences are as eclectic as its own music. The band has listed
Soundgarden
as a major influence as well as
Radiohead
and
Nine Inch Nails
. Bob Moses used the works of these artists to help each member dig deep inside and connect with the music as well as and make the music relatable to others.
Bob Moses' sound is truly a unique product of the two members' life experiences and musical tastes. Even though they are a unique duo, there are similar artists who you may also enjoy such as
Phantogram
,
Louis the Child
,
The knocks
and
George Fitzgerald
.