New Music: The Mosfets – Take A Chance

Any risks taken by Amsterdam trio The Mosfets on Take A Chance were well worth it, on a bluesy, psych-flavoured banger.

That might lead you to expect something rooted in the 60s, but instead you get a high-voltage, high-tension track that runs on punkish rebellion, no-frills thrills, and seduction. It succeeds in catching a spirit, a freedom, not a call to arms, but a raucous manifesto encouraging them and others to find a place for self-expression within their lives. You can almost feel the sweat and noise of Take A Chance, as if you’re in the room with them – a deliberate decision by the band.   

It got that raw and authentic sound by recording and mixing through a Tascam 388 reel-to-reel machine; for the band, it was important to capture the energy and human imperfection of live performances. “I am sick of hearing tracks (even my own music) that are too polished,” says the band’s vocalist, Keith Mosfet. “We went in with tight playing, real energy, and the desire to make something that can’t be replicated.”

“I was inspired by the feeling of yearning for freedom,” continues Mosfet, talking about the lyrics. “If someone tells you your lifestyle is wrong or doesn’t fit their idea of what you should be doing or what’s moral, you don’t just roll over and die. You punch the world in the face and do what makes you happy.”

Take A Chance is from The Mosfets’ self-titled EP can be streamed on all major music platforms, including Spotify and Bandcamp. Connect with the band on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok for details of upcoming releases and live dates.