Modest Mouse

In the small town of Issaquah, Wash., Isaac Brock, Eric Judy and Jeremiah Green formed Modest Mouse. Their band eschewed the heavy grunge aesthetic for a more personal and, at times, intimate sound. In 1994, they recorded an EP at lo-fi auteur Calvin Johnson’s Dub Narcotics Studio. They wouldn’t release a full-length album until they signed with Up Records. After three years of being together, they finally released ‘This Is a Long Drive for Someone With Nothing To Think About.’ They’d recorded another full-length album, ‘Sad Sappy Sucker,’ but delays kept it on the shelf until 2001. Since then, the band has carved a deep niche for themselves. They received mainstream attention in 2004 with the album ‘Good News for People Who Love Bad News' and the single, ‘Float On,’ found a place on pop radio. Now they enjoy a place among the indie elite.

‘The Michael J. Fox Show’ Trailer – What’s the Song?
‘The Michael J. Fox Show’ Trailer – What’s the Song?
‘The Michael J. Fox Show’ Trailer – What’s the Song?
The upcoming NBC series ‘The Michael J. Fox Show’ centers around Mike Henry’s (Michael J. Fox) battle with Parkinson’s disease, as the illness forces him to leave his beloved career as a news anchor. Paired with the trailer for the brand-new show is ‘Float On’ by Washington-based indie-rockers Modest Mouse.
'Be Brave'
'Be Brave'
'Be Brave'
Modest Mouse debuted a brand new track called 'Be Brave' during their Coachella performance on Friday, April 12. The track isn't like their breakthrough hit 'Float On,' so if you're one of those Modest Mouse fans, you'll be disappointed. If you're old school, you'll be pleased.
Listen to Modest Mouse, Built to Spill + More on ‘Eugene’s Dream of the ’90s’ Playlist [Sponsored Post]
Listen to Modest Mouse, Built to Spill + More on ‘Eugene’s Dream of the ’90s’ Playlist [Sponsored Post]
Listen to Modest Mouse, Built to Spill + More on ‘Eugene’s Dream of the ’90s’ Playlist [Sponsored Post]
AmFam has partnered with 8tracks, purveyors of personalized Internet radio, to bring you a series of awesome playlists, each tailored to a specific region. First up is 'Eugene's Dream of the '90s,' a collection of songs inspired by the Pacific Northwest. As you blast these eight tracks, you may say to yourself, "Hey, these songs are great, but they're not all from the '90s." Well, that's
Modest Mouse, ‘Classy Plastic Lumber’ – Best Hidden Tracks
Modest Mouse, ‘Classy Plastic Lumber’ – Best Hidden Tracks
Modest Mouse, ‘Classy Plastic Lumber’ – Best Hidden Tracks
"BA BA BA BA BA," Modest Mouse frontman Isaac Brock sings out several times at the start of 'Classy Plastic Lumber,' an infectiously poppy hidden gem on the 'Float On' hitmakers' 2001 album 'Sad Sappy Sucker.' Unlike many hidden tracks, 'Lumber' isn't featured at the end of the album...
Modest Mouse’s ‘Float On’ – Reality Singing Show Fails
Modest Mouse’s ‘Float On’ – Reality Singing Show Fails
Modest Mouse’s ‘Float On’ – Reality Singing Show Fails
When the dozen 'American Idol' Season 6 finalists got together to sing Modest Mouse's 2004 hit 'Float On' in a Ford-sponsored montage, the backlash was both immediate and damning. "Last night’s 'American Idol' rendition of 'Float On' is clearly the most disturbing thing to ever happen to our country’s yup-rock taste-barons," reported Idolator at the time, summing up the indie community's
Modest Mouse – Best Animated Album Covers
Modest Mouse – Best Animated Album Covers
Modest Mouse – Best Animated Album Covers
'We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank' Modest Mouse may have titled their 2007 album 'We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank,' but by placing a balloon in the artwork, it's possible that not everyone perished in the boating incident described in the title -- even if it is carrying an anchor.
Modest Mouse Debut New Song ‘Heart of Mine’ at California Show
Modest Mouse Debut New Song ‘Heart of Mine’ at California Show
Modest Mouse Debut New Song ‘Heart of Mine’ at California Show
It's been five long years since Modest Mouse released 'We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank,' but ever so slowly, it looks like the band is inching toward a release date for their next album. They gave fans a taste of their new music over the weekend, unveiling a new song during a gig at Stanford University.