If You Were In A Band With Your Brother, Could The Two Of You Co-exist, Or Would You Kill Each Other?
The Brothers Osborne, T.J. and John, are like the musical equivalent of a fine Italian wine – they just keep improving with age. (I grew up on Carlo Rossi and homemade hooch, so my palate is very questionable, I know I'm no sommelier, but I know good music when I hear it, and these guys are serving up some seriously smooth tunes.
These boys from good ol' Maryland have been making waves in the country music scene for years. With hits like "Stay a Little Longer," "It Ain't My Fault," and "Shoot Me Straight," they've been raking in fans and charting non-stop for what seems like ten years. And it's not just because of the quality of their music, but the sheer quantity. These guys crank out material on a non-stop basis. Something we were sure to ask about when we spoke with them. How the hell do they manage to write, and write, and write?
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These guys have a knack for blending country and rock. The Brothers Osborne aren't afraid to push boundaries and experiment with their sound, and that's what keeps fans hooked. Mixing in elements of classic rock, a touch of Southern charm, and a whole lot of heart.
I brought up a song of their's from last year, "Younger Me", that was pretty popular, but not their biggest hit by any means. The song really struck a chord with me the first time I heard it and it's been a favorite ever since.
The message is universally relatable, the feeling of being different, or not fitting in is something we all experience at some point in time growing up. The cliche that "youth is wasted on the young" becomes more and more true the older you get. It's a really great message of resilience and hope.
Talking to these guys was awesome. They were excited about their new album coming out, (it dropped last Friday), and it's self titled -
The duo played one of the highlights from the EP, ‘Rollercoaster (Forever And A Day)’, during a recent showcase. The heartfelt ballad expresses a feeling of unconditional love, and a willingness to stick it out through the highs and the lows of the relationship (“Sometimes falling, sometimes flying / But in spite of everything / I could ride this rollercoaster for forever and a day”.
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The song is the closing track on the album and it's a haunting piano ballad. T.J.'s incredible voice really shines extra on it.
Before we let them go, I asked them each what their brother would say if asked "what's it like playing in a band with your brother?" and their answers were perfect.
Tune in to the interview on our Backstage Youtube.
Check out the album on Spotify.