#moonrags

Premiere: Moonrags + Hoost “Addiction”

London duo, Moonrags team up with producer Hoost for their new track “Addiction.” Surviving the Golden Age is pleased to premiere the track exclusively. Reminiscent of 90s downtempo hit makers like Sneaker Pimps or Massive Attack, the track features a hand-clapped beat and warm synthpads to create ambiance. But most impressive is lead singer Cari’s soulful vocals that remind me of Aaliyah.

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Over the past year i've received an increasing number of unsolicited submissions from artists based in the US, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, Australia and the UK, among several other places across the globe. A few weeks ago, I heard from a London, UK-based indie soul/electro-pop duo, Moonrags. 

The duo's first single. "Kings and Queens" starts off with a smooth and very laid back R&B sound similar to the Brand New Heavies — that is until you hear the acoustic guitar, which compliments the swirling electronics, gentle layer of synths and drum beats. It’s slickly produced without losing the emotionality at the heart of the song — it’s a a love song after all, seemingly about stumbling on that person who could be the love of your life. 

The duo's latest single "Jam #1" is just as slickly produced as their first single; however the song is much more uptempo and is heavily influenced by house music -- and much like the house music of the early 90s, you'll hear piano chords bolstering a song comprised of layers of synths and exceedingly precise four on the floor drums. but you'll notice the piano chords around the hook and the chorus -- it's a nice touch, really. And adding to the slickness is how vocalist Cari's voice is sampled in such a way that she's actually harmonizing with herself. 

The internet is a wonderful thing and over the last year or so, I've received a number of unsolicited submissions by artists and labels across the United States, Canada and the rest of the world, and it allows what I believe is a unique opportunity to put folks on to acts that may not have been recognized by other blogs. With that in mind, I recently heard from a London, UK-based indie electro pop/soul duo by the name of Moonrags.