Off Orbit

There’s been a huge resurgence of the blues appreciation this past decade. While the White Stripes and Black Keys stole much of the lime light with their blues-turned up to 11, traditional blues took a back seat. Off Orbit is a pure blues rock band out of Miami, Florida. While many blues rock bands before them like the Black Crowes or even the Stones were noticeably influenced by the blues greats, Off Orbit truly tries to harness the power of the BB Kings, the Stevie Ray Vaughns and the John Lee Hookers in their music. There’s struggle in their songs. There’s a fight that can only be found in a blue collar bar band that plays their heart out every night to the one regular who’s drowning himself in a beer in the back of the bar. The Beatles started this way, too, look where it got them. Absorbing the atmosphere of the Latin culture of Florida, Off Orbit adds their own touch of flair to a grimy genre. Their guitars sizzle with style backed by a rhythm section that provides a punch of disco soul. When it all comes together there’s a psychedelic vibe shaking the songs from the inside, with Moises’ lead vocals as our humble guide. If all the records in a vinyl shop climbed off the shelves and had a party when we all went to sleep, it might sound something like this. - The Good, The Bad, and The Unknown

Off Orbit may be from Miami, Florida, but their sound comes straight from the Texas desert expanse where plenty of psych-blues bands have called home. Their three-song debut EP, City Of Wonders, is a quick snapshot into their developing sound. - Eli Jace (IMP)

"I am sure you, like I, wander past in a bleary ear of indifference as this genre fills the wallpaper paste of elevator music, but from time to time something cocks the ear and so I find myself with Off Orbit. The quintet – plus – have grasped the essential sounds of their mix-tape and weave from the loom a luxurious blend that settles like a cashmere pair of socks on the feet – hardly felt but somehow comforting at the same time" - Indie Bands Blog

"I am sure you, like I, wander past in a bleary ear of indifference as this genre fills the wallpaper paste of elevator music, but from time to time something cocks the ear and so I find myself with Off Orbit. The quintet – plus – have grasped the essential sounds of their mix-tape and weave from the loom a luxurious blend that settles like a cashmere pair of socks on the feet – hardly felt but somehow comforting at the same time...." - Indie Bands Blog

The lead single of the EP is ‘Pretty Little Things’. It is a beautiful mix of echoed vocals and spaced out sounds over a nice peppy rock beat. Psychedelic without leaving you wondering what you just listened to. The other highlight of the EP is ‘Vice City’, another fun rock song with an interesting mix of sounds. Marcus shows off some blues guitar skills in this one. There are some other interesting instruments in there creating something both mainstream and yet unique at the same time. - Indie Band Guru

The lead single of the EP is ‘Pretty Little Things’. It is a beautiful mix of echoed vocals and spaced out sounds over a nice peppy rock beat. Psychedelic without leaving you wondering what you just listened to. The other highlight of the EP is ‘Vice City’, another fun rock song with an interesting mix of sounds. Marcus shows off some blues guitar skills in this one. There are some other interesting instruments in there creating something both mainstream and yet unique at the same time. - Indie Band Guru

"The Jimenez brothers craft a blend of bluesy psych, funk and rock, complete with hypnotizing percussion and soul-soothing guitar rhythms and melodies influenced by bands like The Beatles, Pink Floyd, CCR, The Black Crowes, and Grand Funk Railroad and more, which is evident on notable songs like the uptempo, hard-hitting funky, groove-heavy track, “Lil B,” featuring psych rock guitar and keyboard jams." - Indie Rock Cafe