EIC's 10Q's w/ Moons

"..part Neon/Glam Synth Pop meets exploratory Dark Dream/Space Pop.."

Moons

Dark Neon Illusions

Moons Bio:

Moons is Atlanta-based Patrick Canaday. So far a 7" as well as a couple mixtapes have been released, but if these songs are any indication of this artist's capabilities be prepared for a headphone takeover..

Hello, how are you?

Doing well.

What are you currently listening to?

A LOT of Sci Fi soundtracks, a lot of vintage Indian Pop, Philip Glass' 'North Star', Solid Space, Lower Dens, CH-BB, Eno’s 'Another Green World', Hooray For Earth's 'True Loves', Cocteau Twins 'Bluebell Knoll', Junip, Fleetwood Mac’s 'Mystery To Me' and 'Tango In The Night', Clams Casino, Niki And The Dove is pretty cool (especially the mixes), Berlin, Kym Amps, Eurythmics..

What's with the name, is there a story behind it?

The human experience is nothing but fanned out phases of consciousness. The moons of heavenly bodies mimic the phases we experience on a visual level, an archetypal level, and a magnetic level. Moons is Pop music at its simplest, but the grander picture is intended to be an exploration of the fluidity and chaos of the experiences we have in this universe. I started toying with this name after my mother showed me the classic ‘Paper Moon’ several years ago.

Is there a release date/debut album title yet?

Not just yet.

Will you be touring for said release?

Shows in Atlanta and NYC late Summer/Fall/Winter. Touring in 2013.

In a dream world whom would you like to tour with the most?

Hard question. Lets say…….Bowie on his "Let’s Dance" tour.

Got any other projects we should know about?

I produce and mix other projects on the side. Look out for new music from Atlanta bands Moodrings, Promise Keeper, and Dog Bite in 2013, all projects that I have worked on.

What movie would work best on mute while listening to your music?

Lawrence Of Arabia or anything Andreas Nilsson makes..

You can only keep/listen to ONE album for the rest of your life ..which album would it be?

The Knife’s 'Silent Shout: An Audio/Visual Experience'

Are you living your dream?

No, I’m quite awake.

Thanks Patrick!

Moons is currently working on his debut full length, (if I had to guess) look for that sometime in 2013...

REVIEW: Moons - Bloody Mouth

8.5 out of 10

Find it here.

This doesn't happen very often, in-fact I really don't care to write reviews for singles ..not because of a "lack of quality", there just (usually) isn't enough substance there for me to talk about. Know that when I do though it's because something really is that magical/important to me.

Moons is Patrick Canaday of Atlanta, so far all he has released is this 7", and a couple mixtapes (all of which are glorious and gorgeous). The 'Bloody Mouth 7"' is a very promising look into his future as "Moons". Patrick's sound is part Neon/Glam Synth Pop meets exploratory Dark Dream/Space Pop. I want more, so much more, unfortunately this is it so far :(but this $#!t is so awesome:).. “Bloody Mouth (Watchtower Version)“ has atmospheres reminiscent of M83 and/or Robin Guthrie. The vocals don’t hurt either, very suitable/slightly dramatic for the ambiance. Then, track 2, “Waves At Night”, this could be one of the best singles I’ve heard all year. For some reason the visuals of The Lost Boys and Blade Runner come to mind.. “Gothic Infinity” if you will? If you want to listen to me once (just once), listen to me now, YOU NEED THIS SONG. When your day is ending, and the sun is setting Moons will be there for .

You need Moons to survive..(I need more sooon…please?) HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
 

Standout tracks: ..all/both of 'em..

Good (FREE) music laying around the interwebs.. Pt. 1

 Friendships - I Never Get A Morning Anymore

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 Eskimeaux - Two Mountains

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 Dinosaur On Fire - Out Of Orbit

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 Diiv - How Long Have You Known (Moons美愛Version)

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 Diger Rokwell - Wake Up

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 Cube Face - Girl

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Astrobrite - Jingle Bells

~njoy.

Quality Mixtape find..

Moons - Moons Over Paris

Tracklisting:

1. “Etoile Polaire (North Star)” – Philip Glass
2. “Starlight” – Risque
3. “Destination Moon” – Solid Space
4. “Isn’t it Midnight” – Fleetwood Mac
5. “Now it’s My Turn” – Berlin
6. “Cico Buff” – Cocteau Twins
7. “Child of Glass” – Sam Flax
8. “Liaisons Dangereusse” – Neger Brauchen Keine Elektronik
9. “You Don’t Know My Name” – Kym Amps
10. “Violent Dreams” – Crystal Castles
11. “Voyage, Voyage” – Desireless
12. “Imagination” – Clan of Xymox
13. “Achilles” – Antena
14. “When I Got High With You” – Cool Runnings
15. “Everybody’s Gotta Learn Sometime” – The Korgis

Of course you've probably checked into Moons by now right? RIGHT??

Check into (x3) Moons, Triad God, and Ginjavitis..

This:

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Moons - Waves At Night

=my new obsession

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also this:

(EIC featured a song by TG a while back.. I absolutely love this album, it sort of reminds me of King Krule meets Burial --so f'n good.)

& this:

(full stream/download here--I promise it's worth your clicking (especially if you like crunchy Hip Hop-ish IDM/Electronica))

Starting my day off properly.