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The Moons

The Moons are a British indie rock band who formed in Northampton in 2007 and comprise singer/guitarist/songwriter Andy Crofts, drummer Ben Gordelier, guitarist and backing vocalist James Edward Bagshaw, bassist Adam Leeds and keyboardist Tom Warmsley.[1][2] The Moons currently have onw studio album released on Acid Jazz Records called Life on Earth.

History

Early days (2006-2007)

Before The Moons Andy honed his craft playing bass in The On Offs with singer, guitarist Danny Connors. After much touring and two singles they parted company but remained close friends. In 2007 Andy formed The Moons. Initially intended as a solo project built around a collection of demos – English Summer, Wondering, Sleep Today, Serve The Sun and the instrumental Intermission Rag – recorded while in The On Offs, it was when MOJO magazine placed Intermission Rag in their Top 10 playlist that Andy started to get serious. Andy headed to the studio to record an official batch of demos on which he played everything except drums – these were played my Danny Connors. Named The Lunar Sessions, the songs included Chinese Whispers, Don't Go Changin, Torn Between Two, Let It Go and Intermission Rag. Andy released 'Don't Go Changin' on limited white 7" vinyl on his own Colorama Records label and once more made MOJO's Top 10 playlist. The B side of the single was Torn Between Two which attracted attention from Acid Jazz Records who released four singles and the indie Top 30 album Life On Earth to fabulous reviews.[1][3]

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Life On Earth

The debut album Life On Earth was released on Monday 15 March 2010 and contains 12 original songs all written by Andy Crofts. The album was recorded at Paul Weller's Blackbarn recording studio in Ripley, Surrey over the Christmas period of 2008 with extra work added in 2009. The album was produced by Lee Russell and was mixed and produced in Dulcitone studios over two weeks in the summer of 2009. Whilst recording the album Paul Weller joined The Moons on tracks Wondering on which he plays piano and album closer Last Night On Earth on which he plays electric guitar on the outro.[4][5]

Discography

  • Life On Earth (2010)[6]
  • Nightmare Day (2010)
  • Torn Between Two (2009)
  • Don't Go Changin (2008) self released single

References

  1. ^ a b Banks, Vanessa. "Review // The Moons – Life On Earth". NOIZE. Retrieved 6 April 2010.
  2. ^ "Weekender Podcast Interview with The Moons". BBC. 2009-08-20. Retrieved 6 April 2010.
  3. ^ "New band: The Moons". Mod Culture. 2008-02-18. Retrieved 6 April 2010.
  4. ^ Bargi (2010-05-02). "The Moons Album Launch". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved 6 April 2010.
  5. ^ "Weekender's top ten tips for 2010: THE MOONS". BBC. 2010-01-15. Retrieved 6 April 2010.
  6. ^ Kilby, Gemma (2010-03-15). "The Moons - Life On Earth". musicOMH. Retrieved 6 April 2010.
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