The Moss on Tour
Utah-based indie rock band The Moss are making energetic music that transcends genres, eras and even fan bases. Love surfy vibes in your music? The Moss is for you. Love reggae? The Moss tosses that in as well. Love classic rock? The Moss delivers. They've managed to take a mashup of genres they're influenced by and create a unique sound that's all their own -- retro and modern, wrapped up in joyful melodies and exuberant live performances.
The Moss self-released their debut album, Bryology, in 2019 in the true spirit of DIY, mixing and producing the album independently. They released the single "Willie's Song," a fan favorite racking up more than 3 million streams on Spotify, in 2020. Their next album, Kentucky Derby, was released in 2021. They also performed an outstanding live set for Audiotree (available to stream on YouTube) in 2021. Their 2022 hit single "Insomnia" made its way onto Spotify's curated playlist, Today's Indie Rock. An EP of the same name was released in January 2023.
Willie Fowler explains their feelings about live performances by saying, "No matter what we do, we want to make sure the songs are fun to play live. We pride ourselves on being a band people want to see live."
In other words, a ticket to see The Moss is a guaranteed good time. Get tickets to see The Moss live when they come to a city near you.
The Moss Live in Concert
The Moss are Tyke James (vocals, guitar), Addison Sharp (guitar), Brierton Sharp (bass), and Willie Fowler (drums).
The Moss' origins began in Hawaii on the island of Oahu in 2015. James and Addison Sharp got together to play and started picking up gigs playing for diners at local food trucks when they weren't surfing. They added Addison Sharp's brother, Brierton Sharp, and drummer Willie Fowler in 2018 and moved to the mainland, landing in Utah.
The band members have varying tastes in music and list influences ranging from George Harrison, Neil Young and AC/DC to reggae and bands like Sublime, King Tubby, Pinegrove, and Indigo De Souza.
The Moss FAQ
What was The Moss' debut album called?
The Moss' debut album was called Bryology.
Who are the members of The Moss?
The members of The Moss are Tyke James (vocals, guitar), Addison Sharp (guitar), Brierton Sharp (bass), and Willie Fowler (drums).
Where did The Moss begin playing music?
The Moss began in Hawaii on the island of Oahu in 2015.
What is The Moss' most popular single?
The most popular single of The Moss is "Insomnia", which has more than 5.3 million streams on Spotify.
