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- Comment: Interviews don't establish notability, and I'd ask the citations to streaming services and genius be replaced by cites to the band's own announcements or those in reliable sources. Mach61 (talk) 06:17, 31 December 2023 (UTC)
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 Moon Walker performing at the Cobra Lounge in Chicago, 2023. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2021-present |
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| Website | listentomoonwalker |
Moon Walker is the rock music project of New York based musician Harrison 'Harry' Springer. Springer composes, produces, and records all of Moon Walker's music in his bedroom.[1] While onstage, Moon Walker performs with the help of an additional bassist and drummer.[2] Moon Walker started as a band formed in Los Angeles by Springer and Sean McCarthy. Springer and McCarthy together had previously been members of the band The Midnight Club with Owen Coleman.[3][4] In 2023, Springer confirmed McCarthy was no longer involved with the Moon Walker project. [2]
Moon Walker was originally inspired by other bands such as T. Rex, Supergrass, and The White Stripes. While Moon Walker shares similarities with many bands and genres like punk, psychedelic, 1960s, and 1970s rock, Springer self-identifies the band simply as rock.[5][6]
Many of Moon Walker's songs reflect Springer's own political views and often gets his message across using sarcastic language. His sarcasm originally created confusion for some in regards to his and the band's political orientation. Because of this, Moon Walker was thought to be a conservative band and was even referred to as a conservative version of the aforementioned band The White Stripes.[7] This troubled Springer but as Moon Walker grew he was relieved to be found by the bands target audience.[2] Despite this, Springer says the most anxious he's been about a review was when Justin Hawkins of The Darkness reviewed Moon Walker.[8][9]
History
editFormation
editDuring the beginning of the Covid-19 Pandemic, Springer began writing music for song libraries to make money. He did not want to sell some of the songs he wrote and with McCarthy used them to form a second project: Moon Walker. Their first band together, The Midnight Club, was unable to perform live due to the pandemic, and the members naturally parted ways in pursuit of their own projects.[5][10]
Truth To Power (2021)
editMoon Walker released his first single "Tear Down The Wall" on May 14, 2021.[11]
Moon Walker independently released his debut album Truth To Power on September 24th, 2021. Springer released the album independently as he wanted to oversee everything about the release and avoid potential complications with hiring a manager. According to Springer, the instruments used for the seven songs in Truth To Power consisted only of guitar, bass, drums, and vocals, with the only exception being the sixth song "Light Burns Out".[5]
The Attack of Mirrors (2022)
editMoon Walker released his second album The Attack of Mirrors on October 21th, 2022.[12] With the second album, Springer sought to expand the sound and concept brought to his first. Synth, string instruments, and a more personal and soft singing voice were utilized. [13]
The Attack of Mirrors was met with positive reviews, receiving 4/5 star reviews from Euphoria Magazine[14] and New Noise Magazine.[15]
Apocalypticism (2023-present)
editThe Crystal Casino Band released the song "Twenty-something Socialist" featuring Moon Walker on August 25, 2023.[16] This was Moon Walker's first collaboration with another music group.
On October 5, 2023, Moon Walker announced a publishing deal with Limited Edition Music Publishing/Warner Chappell Music. The Co-Presidents of Limited Edition Music Publishing, Greg Sowders and Marc Wilson, stated "Moon Walker not only has an incredible rock sound along with catchy songs, he has something to say. Nothing is more important to us than a message. We welcome Moon Walker to the family and can't wait for the world to hear this record." On October 20th, 2023, Moon Walker released his third album Apocalypticism.[17]
Springer states his goal for Apocalypticism was to be more audibly ambiguous and to leave the listener questioning what instruments they were hearing. He utilized the use of samples, synthesizers, and other sources to achieve an ambiguous sound.[2]
Moon Walker had two United States tours in 2023. Special guests included indie artists Baby Bugs, Annabel Lee, and Similar Kind in the summer tour[18] and Nordista Freeze in the fall tour.[19] WUTC said of the summer tour's Nashville show, "Despite there being absolutely no stage décor or light show, Moon Walker and his band put on a rock show you don’t want to miss".[2]
Alongside an early 2024 tour,[20] Moon Walker is slated to perform at the 2024 SXSW Music Festival[21] and Treefort Music Fest 2024.[22]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| Truth To Power | 2021 |
| The Attack of Mirrors | 2022 |
| Apocalypticism | 2023 |
Singles
editAs lead artist
edit| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Tear Down The Wall" | 2021 | Truth To Power |
| "The TV Made Me Do It"[23] | ||
| "Light Burns Out"[24] | ||
| "Disturbed Suburbia"[25] | ||
| "The Hollywood Machine"[26] | Non-album single | |
| "Doombox"[27] | 2022 | The Attack of Mirrors |
| "I'm Afraid I'll Go To Heaven"[28] | ||
| "The Price of Life Itself"[29] | ||
| "Pins & Needles"[30] | ||
| "The Stolen City"[31] | ||
| "Turn Off This Song (Before It Takes Your Soul"[32] | ||
| "American Dream Come True"[33] | 2023 | Apocalypticism |
| "Apocalypticism"[34] | ||
| "Give The People What They Want"[35] | ||
| "Monkey See, Monkey Do"[36] |
As featured artist
edit| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Twenty-something Socialist" | 2023 | Non-album single |
References
edit- ^ "Moon Walker". SXSW. SXSW, LLC. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "Moon Walker Interview & Show Review". WUTC. 20 July 2023. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ Maloney, Carl (9 February 2022). "RGM INTRODUCING – WE INTERVIEW AMERICAN BAND MOON WALKER". RGM. RGM : Reyt Good Magazine. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ "Interview with The Midnight Club: 'By the time we wrote 'Two Lightning Bolts', we knew that this was it, this was our sound'". The Bucket Playlist. 10 December 2020. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ a b c Moore, Theron. "Interview: Moon Walker Talk T-Rex, Classic Rock, and their New Album, 'Truth To Power' Out September 24". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ Katakol, Aditya (27 June 2021). "Moon Walker – The TV Made Me Do It - the echo chamber". Sinusoidal Music. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
- ^ Bear, John. "Moon Walker Traffics in Fuzzed-Out '70s Rock Bliss". Westword. Denver Westword, LLC. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ izzy (22 May 2023). "GETTING TO KNOW MOON WALKER (5/31 AT KFN)". Philthy Mag. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ Hawkins, Justin (17 April 2022). "What's All The Fuss About Moon Walker?!" (video). youtube.com. Justin Hawkins Rides Again.
- ^ "Interview with Moon Walker". Bringin' it Backwards. Bringin' it Backwards LLC. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ "Moon Walker has landed 🚀 📸- Mari McConnell". Facebook. Meta. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
- ^ @moonwalkerbandofficial (21 October 2022). "I have held this record close to my chest for over a year. Creating it in lockdown got me through one of the most difficult periods of my life. I made it fully unaware that anyone would ever hear it or pay any attention to what I was doing. I simply had to finish it to survive. "The Attack of Mirrors" is finally yours. This is a surreal moment for me. I really hope you enjoy it 🖤 📸- @mad_lee_creates" – via Instagram.
- ^ Antonio, Aleah (24 March 2023). "Q&A: Channeling Anger, Dread, and New Inspiration, Moon Walker Talks Sophomore Album 'The Attack of Mirrors'". The Luna Collective. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ Sanchez, Anissa (9 November 2022). "Moon Walker - The Attack of Mirrors - Review". Euphoria Magazine. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ Moore, Theron. "Album Review: Moon Walker - The Attack of Mirrors". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ @crystalcasinoband (21 August 2023). "It's the collaboration twenty-something socialists have been waiting for… TCCB x MOON WALKER!!!!!!" – via Instagram.
- ^ "Moon Walker signs Publishing Deal With Limited Edition PublishinG, announces new single". Limited Edition Music Publishing. Limited Edition Music, LLC. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ @moonwalkerbandofficial (18 July 2023). "Thank you to everyone whose come out for the summer tour. Last stop is Columbus on Wednesday. SOLD OUT" – via Instagram.
- ^ @moonwalkerbandofficial (5 August 2023). "Fall tour on sale now. Ticket link in bio. I'll see you all soon 🖤" – via Instagram.
- ^ "Tour Dates". Moon Walker. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ Pinto, Julia (24 January 2024). "Unveiling the Third Round of 2024 SXSW Music Festival Showcasing Artists". SXSW. SXSW, LLC. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ "Festival Lineup". Treefort Music Fest. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ @moonwalkerbandofficial (24 June 2021). ""The TV Made Me Do It" OUT NOW! Stream the song on the platform of your choice and watch the video at the link in our bio 📺🌙" – via Instagram.
- ^ @moonwalkerbandofficial (18 July 2021). "How have you guys been enjoying "Light Burns Out" so far? Follow the link in our bio to stream it on the platform of your choice and watch the full music video💫💡" – via Instagram.
- ^ "Our new one "Disturbed Suburbia" is out NOW! Music video and streaming links available below. Beyond proud to share this one with you🖤💫 📸- Gabriel Mendoza Weiss". Facebook. Meta. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
- ^ @moonwalkerbandofficial (12 November 2021). ""The Hollywood Machine" is yours on December 10th. Pre-save at the link in our bio. Once you pre-save, send us a screenshot for a chance to win a free shirt 💫" – via Instagram.
- ^ "New single "Doombox" OUT NOW! We are so excited to share this one with you. Listen to it on the platform of your choice, or watch the music video made by Madison McConnell at the link in below🤘💫 📸- @mad_lee_creates". Facebook. Meta. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
- ^ @moonwalkerbandofficial (25 May 2022). "My new single "I'm Afraid I'll Go To Heaven" is available everywhere! It's the second single from my next album "The Attack of Mirrors" out October 21st. The incredible, Kubrick-inspired video made by @mad_lee_creates is also available, as well as a vinyl pre-order. Music, video and vinyl all available in my bio 🙏🖤 📸- @mad_lee_creates" – via Instagram.
- ^ @moonwalkerbandofficial (29 June 2022). "My new song "The Price of Life Itself" is out now 🙏🖤. Even though it was written about a year ago, it feels more pertinent than ever. Sophomore album "The Attack of Mirrors" out October 21st. Pre-save and vinyl pre-order available in bio🪞 📸- @mad_lee_creates" – via Instagram.
- ^ @moonwalkerbandofficial (27 July 2022). "New song and music video "Pins & Needles" is out now! You can hear it on the platform of your choice at the link in my bio. I woke up at 2am to go film the video in an empty subway and I think that alone makes it worthy of your attention 🤷♂️ New album "The Attack of Mirrors" out October 21st. Love you guys and hope you enjoy 🖤 📸&🎥- @mad_lee_creates" – via Instagram.
- ^ @moonwalkerbandofficial (7 September 2022). "Babe wake up "The Stolen City" by Moon Walker just dropped 👀. "The Attack of Mirrors" is out October 21st. Can't wait for you to hear. 📸- @mad_lee_creates" – via Instagram.
- ^ @moonwalkerbandofficial (5 October 2022). "The final single from my upcoming album "The Attack of Mirrors" is finally yours 🖤 Listen to "Turn Off This Song (Before It Takes Your Soul)" at the link in my bio. Record out October 21st (pre-save in bio as well). 📸- @mad_lee_creates" – via Instagram.
- ^ @moonwalkerbandofficial (18 May 2023). "My new single "American Dream Come True" is yours now. Very happy to share this with you 🖤📸- @mad_lee_creates" – via Instagram.
- ^ @moonwalkerbandofficial (20 July 2023). "Absolutely on cloud nine today. Closed the tour off with 3 consecutive sellouts and released one of my favorite songs I've ever made today. I will never get over the fact that this is my life. Thank you to everyone who has come to a show, given me a gift, or taken the time to chat with me. You've made me the luckiest person on the planet. I love you all so much. "Apocalypticism" out today 🖤" – via Instagram.
- ^ @moonwalkerbandofficial (2 September 2023). ""Give The People What They Want" is out everywhere now 🖤 #indiemusic #indierock #moonwalkerband" – via Instagram.
- ^ @moonwalkerbandofficial (5 October 2023). "Happy to announce Moon Walker is joining the @limitededitionmusicpub and @warnerchappellmusic family! Go stream ' Monkey See, Monkey Do' out everywhere now, pre-save the third album 'Apocalpyticism' out OCTOBER 20th, and come see Moon Walker's Fall 2023 Tour with support from @nordistafreeze! All links in bio" – via Instagram.