Moonraker, who last record, The Forest, was a "nascar release" on several labels -- has a new LP on the way via Punkerton Records: Me And The Bells. No release date has been announced, but the band shared "Find Your Fangs" recently and has another single coming out on July 17 called "Portrait of the Artist as a (sort of) Young Man."
I have probably talked about this before, I knew of Moonraker through split EPs and things like that, but they didn't fully pop into my consciousness until The Forest. Me and the Bells, four years later, is their follow-up full-length and it continues the trajectory from that record while still capturing its own distinct vibe. Musically the band is heavily … Read more
I expected to like this based on hearing a few Moonraker songs in recent years. But this is definitely my surprise record or “new [to me]” find of the year so far. If you’ve read my other reviews, you know I generally think intro tracks are worthless. But, in this case, I take it back. “Incendium” is the best intro … Read more
Moonraker has been working the DIY grind for quite a few years now, releasing albums on small labels and playing at festivals and in basements. It's about doing what you love. But sometimes art is a lot uglier than that too, as their last record, The Forest, highlighted. Scene Point … Read more
Nick Sucks (Moonraker – bass/vocals) SPB: Basements or bars? Both. They both have their appeals and drawbacks. Basements are normally DIY and all ages, essentially a subterranean house show. Since we live in California, we love to play basements because those types of shows are pretty rare here. Cops aren't … Read more
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