The Mowgli’s have been around since 2010, but have already made their mark. They originate from Calabasas, Calif., where a few of the founding members grew up. They are signed to Def Jam Records. The band consists of Colin Dieden, Katie Parvin, Dave Appelbaum, Josh Hogan, Matthew Di Panni and Andy Warren; Quite a lot of people for an alternative rock band, but they all flow together perfectly.
Back in 2010 The Mowgli’s recorded their first few songs at the Victory House and released them for free download online. Then they headlined a series of mini festival/event concerts called “manifestivals” where artists and bands would all perform together on the stage throughout the lineups, and The Mowgli’s performed the most. Would we expect anything less from them?
In 2011 the band performed at a lot of gigs around the southwest eventually recording their debut LP Sound the Drum. They released it independently but then signed with Photo Finish Records and released the extended play Love’s Not Dead in October 2012.
Things really took off when iTunes named their single “San Francisco” iTunes Single of the Week. They performed on various late night shows including The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel Live and Conan. The San Francisco Giants even began playing “San Francisco” at games and in their commercials. They also went as far as making it part of their 2012 World Series theme song.
The Mowgli’s really raised the bar in 2013 when they toured three times playing at Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Bunberry Festival, Summerfest, Center of the Universe, Hangout Festival, Bumbershoot, Loufest, Cultivate Chicago, Taste of Chicago Festival, Music Midtown Atlanta and Austin City Limits. Is there a festival that they have not played at yet?
To melt our hearts even more it rained during the second weekend of Austin City Limits and the festival was cancelled, so the band decided to perform for free at the Austin Front Steps Homeless Shelter. That day the shelter received more donations in 24 hours than they ever have.
They have also toured with Walk the Moon, X-Ambassadors and Royal Teeth, but back in March of this year they started working on their third LP for Photo Finish Records with producer Mike Green who has also worked with All Time Low and Paramore. They released the single “Bad Thing” and this past Friday, Sept. 30 The Mowgli’s released their album Where’d Your Weekend Go? and it contains all of the feel-good vibes that the rest of their songs have.
If you would like to catch one of their performances for a perfectly laid back night they are performing in New York City on Friday, Oct. 7 at the Bowery Ballroom; Saturday, Oct. 8 in Asbury Park, N.J.; and Sunday, Oct. 9 in Washington, D.C. at the Rock and Roll Hotel. There are definitely plenty of opportunities to check out The Mowgli’s if you haven’t yet. Play their music on Spotify and Apple Music or buy it on iTunes, Amazon or Google Play for a mellow and easygoing evening with friends.
