Topher Mohr

After a hiatus to record and tour the world with artists such as Mayer Hawthorne and Alice Smith, Topher Mohr returned as a solo artist in 2013 with the release of his second studio album, “Phlotilla”. Songs off the album began finding their way onto other non-commercial stations such as the storied KCRW in Los Angeles and was a featured “My Morning Download” at WXPN Philadelphia. He was also featured on Vice Magazine's Noisey music blog. Mohr, an Ann Arbor, Michigan native, grew up absorbing the diversity and culture of the university town as well as the rich musical history of nearby Detroit. He spent his teenage years touring regionally with a funk and soul outfit and was recognized as "Outstanding Instrumentalist" on several occasions at the Detroit Music Awards. In 2001, Topher moved to New York City to tour with Custom in support of their “Fast” album that peaked at number two on the Billboard Heatseekers album chart and featured the hit single “Hey Mister.” It was at this time that he began writing and recording his own music. While in New York, Topher worked with many artists including Imani Coppola and Black Market Radio. In 2006 he worked on Alice Smith's Grammy nominated album, "For Lovers, Dreamers, and Me,” reuniting again in 2013 for work on “She.” In 2007, Mohr relocated to Los Angeles where he released his first full-length solo album, "True Love on the TV Set." Shortly after however, he put his solo career on hold to tour with the Wu-Tang Clan’s, Brooklyn Zu. Immediately following his time with the Brooklyn Zu, Topher began working with fellow Ann Arbor native, Mayer Hawthorne. Topher appeared as a musician on Mayer Hawthorne’s critically acclaimed "A Strange Arrangement" and “How Do You Do” released on Stones Throw Records and Universal Republic, respectively. He spent the better part of the next three years touring the world with Mayer Hawthorne and The County. During this time they toured with international superstar Bruno Mars, as well as with Passion Pit, Janelle Monae and Amy Winehouse. Armed with years of world traveling and musical collaborations, Topher is once again back in the studio working on his upcoming LP “Phlowers” to be released early 2015. "Meaningful songs that sound different. Different in music, we know well, is liquid gold." - Huffington Post