Q&A: Oberhofer's Brad Oberhofer On His Favorite "Summer" Songs, Being Afraid Of Sharks, And His Youth

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​Brad Oberhofer is the main man in the bedroom-pop-gone-full-fledged-band Oberhofer, one of the acts playing Saturday's 4Knots Music Festival. In advance of his band's set—during which he'll likely play to the biggest audience of his career—we emailed with him about playing 4Knots, being under 21, and his fear of sharks.

How's your summer going so far? Where are you spending it?

Summer rules always. I've been spending my entire summer in New York. Primarily either in my apartment or at the beach.

Are you looking forward to playing 4Knots?

Of course!!!

Are you going to try to catch any sets from other artists playing? Have you seen any of them play before?

I'm interested in seeing all of them. I've never seen any of them play before. I've heard especially good things about Black Angels.

Are you playing any other festivals this summer?

Nope!

Do you go to festivals when you're not playing them? Which are your favorites?

Occasionally. I'd say my favorite festival so far has got to be Sasquatch. It's in the most beautiful place imaginable.