The Mosfets Channel Chaos and Charm on New Single “Radio, Turn Me On”

The Mosfets return with “Radio, Turn Me On,” an electric and frenetic garage rock track and the second single to be shared from the band’s upcoming self-titled EP (out May 29th, 2026), following the release of “Take A Chance” on March 6th. Driven by pounding drums, fuzz-drenched guitars, and a euphoric sense of chaos, the track captures the band’s love for playful storytelling while channeling the raw spirit of classic garage punk. It’s a call to action to turn the radio on while also being a sexual innuendo.

The idea for the song arrived at an unexpected moment. While riding to a gig with the band, frontman Keith Mosfet casually asked his bandmate Ilari to “turn the radio on.” The phrase instantly sparked an idea. “I remember laughing because it sounded like a sexual innuendo,” Keith explains. “I’m always looking for interesting concepts to write about, and I liked the idea of blending humour with romanticism.” The band built the track around that dual meaning, allowing the phrase to sit between literal instruction and suggestive subtext.

Inspired in part by the surreal charm of Pinball Wizard by The Who, The Mosfets leaned into the playful absurdity of the concept. Rather than over-defining its meaning, they left space for interpretation, letting the title shift depending on how it is heard. That openness extends into the visual world of the single as well. The music video draws from classic skate culture, referencing videos such as Almost Round 3, Baker 2G, Flip Sorry, and the skate adventure series Thrashers - King Of The Road. Keith incorporates friends both old and new, reflecting a community-driven energy that mirrors the track’s loose, unfiltered feel. Skateboarding played a formative role in Keith’s early musical influences, and that connection shaped the decision to frame “Radio, Turn Me On” as its own kind of skate video, built on movement, spontaneity, and shared experience.

Musically, the track stands out for its unexpected structure. It opens with a breezy Bossa Nova groove, a rhythm drummer Maarten often plays during tuning breaks, before shifting into a high-voltage garage rock sprint. The transition is abrupt but intentional, creating a moment of misdirection before the band locks into its full intensity. That contrast becomes a central feature of the song, highlighting The Mosfets’ willingness to disrupt expectations within a tightly constructed framework.

The recording of “Radio, Turn Me On” took place under unusual circumstances. The session happened the day after The Mosfets’ first show in Hamburg, Germany, a sold-out performance at Komet Musik Bar that set a strong tone for the band’s next chapter. The following day, they entered Yeah Yeah Yeah Studios alongside producer Dennis Rux. “The hangover gods blessed us,” Keith says. “It ended up being the most productive recording day of our lives.” The immediacy of the recording session captured the afterglow of the live show, carrying that energy directly into the studio.

To preserve that rawness, the sessions were recorded on a Tascam 388 reel-to-reel machine. Producer Dennis Rux describes the approach as “mid-fi,” a sound that sits between lo-fi grit and polished studio clarity. The goal was to retain warmth and saturation without losing the force of the performance. That balance helped shape the final sound of the track, giving it both texture and clarity while maintaining its sense of urgency. The method draws from the same analog tradition used by artists such as The Black Keys, Ty Segall, and Dr. Dog, whose recordings also embrace imperfection as part of their identity.

Across the track, that philosophy is evident. The Mosfets avoid smoothing out edges, instead leaning into them. The result is a song that feels immediate and unfiltered, as if it could break apart at any moment but never does. That tension between control and chaos gives “Radio, Turn Me On” its momentum, carrying it from its quiet opening into its full-throttle conclusion.

As anticipation builds for their self-titled EP, “Radio, Turn Me On” offers a clear snapshot of where The Mosfets are heading. It is playful without being careless, structured without feeling rigid, and energetic without losing focus. In embracing contradiction, the band finds its own balance, one that feels both unpredictable and fully intentional.