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October 31, 2007

New Mobius Band Video - "Friends Like These" (Stereogum Premiere)

A few weeks ago Brooklyn-based OKX-grads Mobius Band wooed us with "Friends Like These," a catchy Peter Sax-sung tune (ah, that disco flourish) about a real-life friend stealing bandmate Ben Sterling's gal. Well, the trio are back with a Wyeth Hansen and Ryan Dunn-directed video for the excellent first single from their sophomore full-length Heaven. Dig the black and white balloons and "to do" list including "reserve chandelier" and "send muffin basket." What's that? Seems like it's the kind of party that all the vacuuming, sweeping, and window watching won't prepare you for. In fact, they keep the drums under wraps just until it's time to rock (i.e. about when the cute girls shows up). Party tip: Never whip out your acoustic guitar, no matter how drunk you get.

Nice, symbolically weighty dog-shaped cake on that table! Who knows if it's true, but we were told that the video was filmed (and the band quickly had a real party) at the apartment of the song's girlfriend-stealer, and supposedly dude doesn't know. Well, lame friend ... surprise. If you're too scared to watch, here's the MP3 again so you can see what it sounds like with your eyes closed.

Mobius Band - "Friends Like These" (MP3)

Now open 'em back up and catch the boys on tour. Missouri, you can just make it...

10/31 - Springfield, MO @ Randy Bacon Gallery
11/01 - Ames, IA @ Iowa State University
11/02 - Columbia, MO @ Mojo's
11/03 - St. Louis, MO @ 2 Cents Plain
11/04 - Columbus, OH @ The Basement
11/06 - Pontiac, MI @ The Pike Room
11/07 - Toronto, ON @ Horseshoe
11/08 - Montreal, QC @ Petit Campus
11/09 - Ithaca, NY @ Cornell University
11/29 - New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
11/30 - Northampton, MA @ Iron Horse
12/02 - Boston, MA @ Middle East (Downstairs)
12/04 - Atlanta, GA @ Drunken Unicorn
12/06 - Orlando, FL @ Backbooth
12/07 - Tampa Bay, FL @ Crowbar
12/08 - West Palm Beach, FL @ Respectable Street
12/09 - Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbit’s
12/10 - Charleston, SC @ The Map Room
12/11 - Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506
12/12 - Norfolk, VA @ The Boot
12/13 - Baltimore, MD @ Lo-Fi Social Club
12/14 - Washington, DC @ Rock & Roll Hotel
12/15 - Philadelphia, PA @ North Star Bar

Heaven is out on Misra.

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bout damn time!

Posted by: kingoffresno at 10/31/07 7:25 PM | Reply
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bout damn time.

Posted by: kingoffresno at 10/31/07 7:33 PM | Reply
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this song is totally a sleeper a hit...can't get it out of my head!

Posted by: lauren at 10/31/07 8:09 PM | Reply
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BEST BAND EVER!!

Posted by: MobiusLover at 10/31/07 8:23 PM | Reply
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this video is hilarious. Looks like a fun party

Posted by: tonytiger at 10/31/07 11:02 PM | Reply
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SO GOOD

Posted by: ian at 11/01/07 12:52 AM | Reply
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a friend of my boyfriend invited us to this video shoot, and i'm actually in the video for a split second. the shoot was super fun and the after party was even better!

Posted by: partyanimal at 11/01/07 7:20 PM | Reply
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amazing video and song - who can resist a puppy calendar? Best video Ive seen un awhile.....

Posted by: believesteve at 11/01/07 9:36 PM | Reply
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genius is always worth the wait

Posted by: Andy at 11/05/07 3:23 PM | Reply
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Very interesting... as always! Cheers from -Switzerland-.

Posted by: Dog training at 11/25/07 5:04 AM | Reply
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u guyz rock!!Pete u r going to become my cousin because ur engaged to my cousin Jessica who is in the video for a little bit!!!!

Posted by: jorden erickson at 05/17/08 8:40 PM | Reply
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u guyz rock!!Pete u r going to become my cousin because ur engaged to my cousin Jessica who is in the video for a little bit!!!!

Posted by: jorden erickson at 05/17/08 8:40 PM | Reply
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u guyz rock!!Pete u r going to become my cousin because ur engaged to my cousin Jessica who is in the video for a little bit!!!!

Posted by: jorden erickson at 05/17/08 8:40 PM | Reply
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