The Wood Brothers return to A.V. Undercover with "Maps"

The band previously joined us for season three of A.V. Undercover, back in the days of the fabled small, round room. “Maps” was much more familiar territory for the band’s bassist, who was previously inspired by the Fever To Tell track—which has proven more enduring than the debut album from which it sprang—as part of a different folk outfit, Medeski Martin & Wood. Brother Oliver and Rix were at more of a loss, and as a trio they wondered “How the hell are the Wood Brothers gonna do this song?” While not initially “obvious,” reimagining the yearning love song became a “fun challenge,” as lead singer Oliver crooned Karen O.’s lyrics over a rumba beat. As for their approach to covers in general, Oliver says “We never try to copy them, because we can’t beat what they already did. And that’s already just an iconic song, so best to do it as differently as possible for us, and see what we can do with it.” With their take on “Maps,” The Wood Brothers want to “trance [their] own way.” 

The trio are heading back on the road for a new tour beginning January 29, and you can learn more about dates here. 

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