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Photography by Drew Lofredo

MODEST MOUSE BRINGS AN ERASER AND A MAZE TOUR TO ORLANDO

September 18, 2026- Modest Mouse brought his band to the House of Blues Orlando in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, for a night of indie rock, atmospheric instrumentation, and fan favorite songs as part of the An Eraser and a Maze Tour. The performance gave fans an opportunity to experience the band’s newest material alongside songs that have remained important throughout his extensive career. Frontman Isaac Brock led the performance with his distinctive vocal style and dynamic stage presence, guiding the audience through a set that moved between reflective moments, driving rock songs, and atmospheric passages. His delivery gave each song its own character while the band created a full and layered sound throughout the venue. The set opened with “Third Side of the Moon,” setting an atmospheric tone for the evening before Brock and the band moved into “Picking Dragons’ Pockets” and “We Are Between / We’re Lucky.” Songs from An Eraser and a Maze were featured throughout the performance, including “Life’s a Dream,” “Back to the Middle,” and “Absolutely Necessary Never,” giving the Orlando crowd a strong introduction to the band’s newest material. As the night continued, Modest Mouse moved through different eras of his catalog with performances of “Life Like Weeds,” “Breakthrough,” and “Bury Me With It.” The set demonstrated the range of Brock’s songwriting and the band’s ability to shift between quieter, more atmospheric sections and heavier moments. One unexpected highlight came with Modest Mouse’s performance of “A Forest,” originally recorded by The Cure. The cover added another dimension to the set and gave Brock and the band an opportunity to put their own live interpretation on the song. The performance continued with “The Cold Part,” “Fly Trapped in a Jar,” and “Fire It Up,” keeping the energy moving toward the final portion of the show. Brock remained at the center of the performance, connecting the different sections of the set through his vocals and stage presence. For the encore, Modest Mouse returned with “Heart Cooks Brain,” “Speak ’n Spell (Or Not),” “Missed the Boat,” “3rd Planet,” and “Night on the Sun.” The closing songs brought together several different chapters of his musical career and gave longtime fans some of the most recognizable moments of the evening. The House of Blues Orlando provided an intimate environment for the performance, allowing fans to experience the band's layered instrumentation and Brock’s distinctive delivery from throughout the venue. The combination of new material, longtime favorites, and the unexpected Cure cover made the set feel varied while maintaining the signature sound that has defined Modest Mouse. Brock’s connection to the audience was evident throughout the night as fans sang along to familiar songs and remained engaged from the opening notes through the encore. His ability to move between different moods and styles kept the performance dynamic and gave the Orlando crowd a set that represented multiple eras of his career. The September 18 performance demonstrated the continuing appeal of Modest Mouse’s music, bringing together longtime fans and listeners discovering the band’s newer work. With An Eraser and a Maze at the center of the tour, Brock and his band delivered a performance that celebrated the group’s history while showcasing the direction of his current musical chapter. Modest Mouse’s Orlando stop was a memorable night at the House of Blues, combining new songs, familiar favorites, atmospheric production, and Brock’s unmistakable presence for a performance that left the audience with plenty to celebrate.