The Moons

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The Moons (2012)

The Moons are a British indie rock band from Northampton formed in 2008 by singer, guitarist and songwriter Andy Crofts. So far (2015) the band has released three studio albums with the debut Life on Earth (2010) as well as Fables of History (2012) and Mindwaves (2014).

history

Band founder Andy Crofts (2009)

At the end of 2006, the band On the Offs , which Andy Crofts belonged to, broke up. As a solo artist, he recorded demo tapes at On the Offs and posted them on Myspace in 2007 to receive feedback. When, after a few days, the British music magazine Mojo Croft's song Intermission Rag was positively mentioned, he decided to found the group The Moons . In addition, Crofts recorded the first demo tape under the title The Lunar Sessions in 2008 and 2009 , in which he played all instruments except drums. From this, Crofts released the song Don't Go Changin ' on his own label Colorama Records . From 2008 there were live performances with befriended musicians. Crofts soon formed a permanent line-up with Ben Gordelier (drums), Adam Leeds (bass) and Chris Ketley (guitar). At times, James Bagshaw and Tom Warmsley were among them, who left the band in 2012 to form the Temples .

In 2010 the band recorded their debut album Life On Earth in the studio of Paul Weller , who played two tracks. The album hit the Top 30 on the UK Indie Albums Chart. There were four single releases, including Torn Between Two as the first single. In 2010 and 2011 there were a number of smaller and larger live appearances in Great Britain, both as opening act and as headliner . In 2012 the second album Fables of History was created with the new keyboardist Tom Van Heel. The producer was Jan Stan Kybert, who had worked with Oasis , Massive Attack and The Rifles in the past . In 2012 the band was reorganized. Ben Curtis, former bassist of The Sand Band from Liverpool and guitarist Chris Watson joined the team.

Discography

Albums

  • Life on Earth (March 15, 2010)
  • Fables of History (September 24, 2012)
  • Mindwaves (July 21, 2014)

Singles

2010:

  • Torn Between Two / Leaving Here
  • Nightmare Day / Wondering
  • Let It Go / Its Taking Over
  • Everyday Heroes / Rear Window

2011:

  • Double Vision Love / English Summer
  • Jennifer (Sits Alone) / It's Too Late
  • Something Soon / Revolutionary Lovers

2014:

  • Heart and Soul / Sex Robot / Get Ready
  • Body Snatchers / Everybody's Happy Nowadays

Web links

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