moony

See moony, Maggie Miles, and Oceanic in Leesburg, VA (D.C. area). About moony: moony is the life and death of Seth Findley unfolded in an uncanny array of sights and sounds inscribed by a 187-year-old octopus. Raw, vulnerable, and often unhinged, Singapore-raised now Nashville-based Seth Findley (AKA moony) wastes no time getting to the heart of the matter with his music, carefully crafted must-see live show, and coinciding world-building. Songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist blurring the line between genres showcasing a sonic landscape of edgy alt-rock, mellow indie, catchy pop, and a touch of punk, moony is at full form after having spent the origin of his musical career as the frontman and primary songwriter of indie rock trio outfit Honest Men before their disbandment in 2022. “This was never meant to be a pristine, polished thing,” moony explains. “It's the messy, unpolished side of me that needs an outlet. It's not that I think I'm doing something revolutionary, but I'm not going to let myself overthink this. It's been very personally rewarding.”  After amassing an impressive collection of genre-spanning EPs scouring depths of emotion, pain, anger, relief, and hope, moony is at full form, ready to deliver his debut LP to the world. WARNING HIGH CUBE is a bold full-throttle whirlwind of a hero’s journey, serving as moony’s definitive allegory of his life so far, exploring swirling ideas of existentialism, nature, animals, spirituality, love, friendship, and the threads that hold humanity together. Co-produced alongside Michael Guillot, multi-instrumentalist moony’s distinct writing and production style shines through a sonic landscape of lush and gritty guitars, buzzing synths, intricate drum parts, and melodies that stick with the listener immediately after first listen. A new world ripe for the picking, WARNING HIGH CUBE, it’s accompanying surrealist visual album film co-directed by moony and Joey Brodnax, and the new EP (cont.) which picks up where the album left off are here to save mankind. About Maggie Miles: Nashville-based alternative pop artist-Maggie Miles is flipping the subgenre on its head by fearlessly revealing grappling life experiences set to electric production. Maggie’s lyrics reflect the most personal corners of her mind. This vulnerability drives her anticipated sophomore album, The Lack Thereof. Out May 17th via Warehouse West Entertainment/BMG Rights Management, The Lack Thereof exudes freedom. Maggie breaks her mental chains and excitedly runs wild as she redefines her relationship with God and overcomes a deeply personal crisis. She wants to make it clear that this journey is specific to her, but hopes that listeners can find their own stories within the lyrics. The album’s themes call back to a 16-year-old Maggie as she discovered acts like Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Alice In Chains, and Twenty One Pilots while also dealing with mental health and finding out who she was both through music and faith. The album’s cover, taken at age 18 while on a car ride with friends through the Appalachian Mountains, reflects this turning point in Maggie’s life. ​ The album title’s meaning is poignant: “Around late 2020, I had a dream in the middle of the night and I saw this house,” Maggie explains. “I woke up at 3 a.m. and the phrase ‘faith, or the lack thereof’ was in my head. I opened up my journal and wrote it down. For some bizarre reason, I knew as I wrote down: ‘This is my next record.’” Maggie’s self-reflection is best heard in The Lack Thereof’s single, “Asthma”. A sonic whirlwind, the blood-rushing production changes between pop-leaning piano melodies to crashing drums, raw industrial synths and grungy electric guitar riffs. Maggie’s pleading vocals take the track to emotive heights as she tries to catch her breath. “I'm pretty sure I learned my lesson,” she utters. “I can tell, 'cause I feel different.” Other album highlights include the anthemic new single “Momentum”. The album’s most triumphant moment, it finds Maggie pushing herself through self-doubt. “I'm alone, but I know that I'll grow when I keep on putting on the pressure to change. I know it sounds easy, but I'm the only one that's in the way,” she sings over a swelling, ‘90s rock-inspired production. The Lack Thereof picks up where Maggie’s debut album Am I Drowning or Am I Just Learning to Swim left off. Released in 2020, the record is overall cleaner-sounding but teases what was to come for Maggie’s experimental sound. But the singer’s story really begins in the church. She cites age 16 as a pivotal point in her life, where she turned to instruments (predominately the piano) to fulfill what she thought was missing at the time. Her bedroom was in her family’s basement and its often dark, isolating energy is what led to finding her voice and playing around with chords from various songs on her keyboard. After graduating high school in 2017, Maggie played her first show a year later, opening for a local artist. It was on that stage that she realized that music was truly her calling. A year later, the singer moved to Nashville to further pursue music after a fresh re-entry to the faith she had parted with for the year before. That uncomfortable headspace is what shaped Am I Drowning or Am I Just Learning to Swim as she searched for answers about her life’s meaning. The Lack Thereof reflects a more confident Maggie but it also hugs the 16-year-old Maggie who was just discovering herself in that cold basement. The album’s easter eggs (the gang vocals on opener “I” and closer “Asleep” featuring her little sister and friends, a room mic that picks up a shaking glass on a desk, and various other sonic textures) call back to that time in the singer’s bedroom. As Maggie continues to ascend in 2023, her main goal is to provide comfort. “I started writing in my little bedroom in my parents' basement because that was my safe space. Creating something for myself helped me feel less alone,” she explains. “So I’m now sharing that with others in the hopes that they feel less alone when they hear it. It’s a captivating presence that people can be part of.” About Oceanic: Oceanic is a versatile indie pop band based in Charlotte, NC. Heavily influenced by a number of genres, they aim to create original music with diversity that enables the listener to see the world in a new way. They’ve already seen many milestone successes in their career including millions of streams, over 20 Spotify editorial playlist placements, shared stages with bands like COIN & Vacation Manor, noteworthy press coverage, sold-out headline shows of up to 300, a slot on Lovin’ Life Festival this summer (alongside Noah Kahan, Post Malone, Stevie Nicks, Maggie Rogers, Dominic Fike & more), and many other wins. The band is comprised of three core members: Nathan, Jacob, and Sam. Nathan is the lyricist and lead singer, Jacob styles the song with electric guitar, Sam plays bass and arranges the music; all members contribute ideas and personality to the arrangement. Even before Oceanic was formed, each member of the band was well-versed in performing arts. The band works together during shows to create a high-enthusiasm experience focused on personality, musical interest, and artistic visual effects.