Starting out from humble beginnings as an acoustic duo busking to make ends meet as they travelled the country, Winter Moon have since come along in leaps and bounds to now be recognised as one of the best live acts currently touring.
The band now resembles the more traditional rock-n-roll outfit with Milly Moon (vocals), Jake Winter (guitar), Gareth Scott (drums) and Phoebe Neilson (bass) making up the full cast. Listening to their tracks it is clear the likes of Led Zepplin, Janis Joplin, The Black Keys and Jack White have all been early influences on members of the band.
“We all bring a certain something to each song we write together,” says Winter. “For me personally it’s the classic rock artists that I grew up loving and the music that got stuck in my soul.”
The band has recently released their debut EP which they recorded in two halves in two different studios that presented some of its own challenges and benefits. The first two tracks were recorded last year with Michael Badger, of The Demon Parade, on production and mixing.
“This was basically our first real recording experience in a decent studio with really talented people so that was great.” continues Winter. The second half was then recorded at Birdland Studios in Prahran with ten-year veteran Rob Long. “Working with Rob was incredible because he knew the studio inside and out and exactly the sound we were going for. It was certainly interesting using two separate teams but I think they came out quite similar. All in all it was a really positive experience.”
Most importantly though as a band that has staked their reputation on the promise of legendary live shows they are now set to tour in support of the EP.
Winter described the bands mindset regarding live performances as the most important thing. “Recording in the studio is so fleeting whereas performing live is a more immediate and transcendent experience with so much buildup to the time on stage where you just have to give it everything you’ve got.”
Fans are sure to be pleased with the bands plans given the excitement level shown by Winter when asked how the band is feeling ahead of the tour. “We’re super excited. We tend to get a bit theatrical and jazz up the stage with psychedelic scarves, lamps and flora arrangements.”
Nov 8, Captain Cook Hotel, 1/162 Flinders St, Paddington, 9360 4327
