Newmoon announces new album 'Temporary Light'

Brace yourselves for an enchanting musical journey as Newmoon, the acclaimed shoegaze band from Antwerp, unveils their third studio album Temporary Light, set for release on March 22, 2024 through [PIAS] Recordings (EU) and Manifesto Records (US).

Today they share the first single Fading Phase. Dreamy, hypnotic and ethereal with blooming guitars and gracefully haunting melodies Newmoon sent the listener in a state of mesmerizing bliss.

“While writing this album I got a new guitar”, singer-guitarist Bert Cannaerts explains, “It was an older Rickenbacker from the 90’s with loads of wear and tear on it. Definitely a guitar that already had a great life before it got into my hands. The main riff of “Fading Phase” was the first thing I wrote on that guitar and the whole song just kind of wrote itself as soon as I had that riff. It was one of those magical moments where everything just falls into place.”

Listen to Fading Phase: newmoon.ffm.to/fadingphase

Temporary Light is full of those magical moments. It weaves a sonic tapestry that harks back to the band’s roots, yet retains a fresh approach that keeps their music alluring. Blending airy vocals with lush guitars, Newmoon creates an immersive sound that sweeps listeners off their feet into a striking world that feels distant yet familiar at the same time.

Joined by new drummer, Conor Dawson, this third album marks an exciting chapter in Newmoon's evolution. The band's signature feel for grand yet delicate melodies are enriched by Dawson's rhythmic finesse, adding a layer of depth and musicality to their songs.

After a more melodic approach on their previous release Nothing Hurts Forever, Newmoon returns to embrace their abrasive, dreamy and ethereal sound on Temporary Light. Eight tracks that sweep from gentle melodies and catchy hooks to plush walls of guitars and pummeling drums.

“Thick layers of guitars always felt natural to us and are kind of our main thing. We wanted to explore some ideas that have been in the back of our mind ever since we started this band,” says Bert Cannaerts. “As soon as we let go of trying to write a specific type of album, the songs grew organically and everything just clicked.”