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Stevenson and Solomon met as classmates at [[William Howard Taft Charter High School|Taft High School]], and soon formed the band Moses Campbell, which began performing at local venues in the Los Angeles area, particularly [[the Smell]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=MOANING: SO MANY ABS|url=https://larecord.com/archive/2018/03/09/moaning-interview-sub-pop-records|access-date=2020-06-29|website=larecord.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Tavana|first=Art|date=2014-12-30|title=The Smell at 17: Moses Campbell's Sean Solomon Looks Back|url=https://www.laweekly.com/the-smell-at-17-moses-campbells-sean-solomon-looks-back/|access-date=2020-06-29|website=LA Weekly|language=en-US}}</ref> MacKelvie joined the band after a series of chance meetings at various local venues.<ref>{{Citation|title=264: Sean Solomon (Moaning)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GVUK5BtL9g|language=en|access-date=2020-06-29}}</ref> After the break-up of Moses Campbell and subsequently-formed mutual band Heller Keller, Solomon wrote the songs "Don't Go" and "Misheard" and shared them with Stevenson and MacKelvie, and the three began writing and rehearsing together under the name Moaning.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Moaning: "Romance and heartbreak seem to go hand in hand"|url=https://www.upsetmagazine.com/features/moaning-2018-interview|access-date=2020-06-29|website=Upset|language=en}}</ref>
Stevenson and Solomon met as classmates at [[William Howard Taft Charter High School|Taft High School]], and soon formed the band Moses Campbell, which began performing at local venues in the Los Angeles area, particularly [[the Smell]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=MOANING: SO MANY ABS|url=https://larecord.com/archive/2018/03/09/moaning-interview-sub-pop-records|access-date=2020-06-29|website=larecord.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Tavana|first=Art|date=2014-12-30|title=The Smell at 17: Moses Campbell's Sean Solomon Looks Back|url=https://www.laweekly.com/the-smell-at-17-moses-campbells-sean-solomon-looks-back/|access-date=2020-06-29|website=LA Weekly|language=en-US}}</ref> MacKelvie joined the band after a series of chance meetings at various local venues.<ref>{{Citation|title=264: Sean Solomon (Moaning)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GVUK5BtL9g|language=en|access-date=2020-06-29}}</ref> After the break-up of Moses Campbell and subsequently-formed mutual band Heller Keller, Solomon wrote the songs "Don't Go" and "Misheard" and shared them with Stevenson and MacKelvie, and the three began writing and rehearsing together under the name Moaning.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Moaning: "Romance and heartbreak seem to go hand in hand"|url=https://www.upsetmagazine.com/features/moaning-2018-interview|access-date=2020-06-29|website=Upset|language=en}}</ref>


The band's first release, a self-titled EP, was self-released in 2014, containing the songs "The Same" and "Misheard."<ref>{{Cite web|last=Norton|first=Jon|title=&#039;Moaning&#039; Is Spinning At Waiting Room Records|url=https://www.wglt.org/post/moaning-spinning-waiting-room-records|access-date=2020-06-29|website=www.wglt.org|language=en}}</ref> The band released a video for "The Same" that caught the attention of producer [[Alex Newport]], who offered to produce the band's debut LP.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-01-25|title=Moaning: The L.A. trio talks about paying dues, democracy in songwriting and making an album 'in a real studio'|url=https://buzzbands.la/2018/01/25/moaning-l-trio-talks-paying-dues-democracy-songwriting-making-album-real-studio/|access-date=2020-06-29|website=buzzbands.la|language=en}}</ref> With their first album recorded, the band shopped it around to various labels before Sub Pop offered to sign them after a label representative saw them perform at the 2017 edition of [[South by Southwest]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-02-19|title=Interview: Moaning On Maturity And DIY Influences|url=http://magazine.vinylmeplease.com/magazine/interview-moaning-maturity-and-diy-influences/|access-date=2020-06-29|website=Vinyl Me Please|language=en}}</ref>
The band's first release, a self-titled EP, was self-released in 2014, containing the songs "The Same" and "Misheard."<ref>{{Cite web|last=Norton|first=Jon|title=&#039;Moaning&#039; Is Spinning At Waiting Room Records|url=https://www.wglt.org/post/moaning-spinning-waiting-room-records|access-date=2020-06-29|website=www.wglt.org|language=en}}</ref> The band released a video for "The Same" that caught the attention of producer [[Alex Newport]], who offered to produce the band's debut LP.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-01-25|title=Moaning: The L.A. trio talks about paying dues, democracy in songwriting and making an album 'in a real studio'|url=https://buzzbands.la/2018/01/25/moaning-l-trio-talks-paying-dues-democracy-songwriting-making-album-real-studio/|access-date=2020-06-29|website=buzzbands.la|language=en}}</ref> With their first album recorded by the beginning of 2017, the band shopped it around to various labels before Sub Pop offered to sign them after a label representative saw them perform at that year's edition of [[South by Southwest]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-02-19|title=Interview: Moaning On Maturity And DIY Influences|url=http://magazine.vinylmeplease.com/magazine/interview-moaning-maturity-and-diy-influences/|access-date=2020-06-29|website=Vinyl Me Please|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Records|first=Sub Pop|title=We Signed Los Angeles Band Moaning! Now Watch Video For “The Same”, Then Look Out For Their Sub Pop Debut in the Spring of 2018|url=https://www.subpop.com/news/2017/10/04/we_signed_los_angeles_band_moaning_now_watch_video_for_the_same_then_look_out_for_their_sub_pop_debut_in_the_spring_of_2018|access-date=2020-07-04|website=Sub Pop Records|language=en}}</ref>


The band's first, self-titled LP was released in March 2018 to mostly positive reviews. An average of various reviews on [[Metacritic]] gave the album a score of 68 out of 100. The highest assigned score was 80 out of 100, a score assigned to multiple reviews. One of these reviews came from [[AllMusic]], which stated that "''Moaning'' is an undeniably powerful debut which sounds astoundingly mature and accomplished for a first effort." The lowest-assigned score was 60, which came from multiple sources, including [[Mojo (magazine)|Mojo]], which stated "the various '82-91 moves become too familiar and the mood of despond[ence] too oppressive."<ref>{{Citation|title=Moaning by Moaning|url=https://www.metacritic.com/music/moaning/moaning|language=en|access-date=2020-07-02}}</ref>
The band's first, self-titled LP was released in March 2018 to mostly positive reviews. An average of various reviews on [[Metacritic]] gave the album a score of 68 out of 100. The highest assigned score was 80 out of 100, a score assigned to multiple reviews. One of these reviews came from [[AllMusic]], which stated that "''Moaning'' is an undeniably powerful debut which sounds astoundingly mature and accomplished for a first effort." The lowest-assigned score was 60, which came from multiple sources, including [[Mojo (magazine)|Mojo]], which stated "the various '82-91 moves become too familiar and the mood of despond[ence] too oppressive."<ref>{{Citation|title=Moaning by Moaning|url=https://www.metacritic.com/music/moaning/moaning|language=en|access-date=2020-07-02}}</ref>


Having started writing on a second album before the release of their debut, recording for a second album began in the summer of 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-01-25|title=Moaning: The L.A. trio talks about paying dues, democracy in songwriting and making an album 'in a real studio'|url=https://buzzbands.la/2018/01/25/moaning-l-trio-talks-paying-dues-democracy-songwriting-making-album-real-studio/|access-date=2020-07-02|website=buzzbands.la|language=en}}</ref> Songwriting was heavily impacted by Solomon's sobriety since the release of the last album, with the singer and guitarist stating that it made him more efficient and that there was a clear distinction between songs written before and after his therapy.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-03-23|title=Moaning's Sean Solomon • Off Shelf|url=https://offshelf.net/2020/03/23/moanings-sean-solomon/|access-date=2020-07-02|website=Off Shelf|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Navigating sobriety as a musician during COVID-19 - Blog {{!}} Splice|url=https://splice.com/blog/navigating-sobriety-musician/|access-date=2020-07-02|language=en-US}}</ref>
Having started writing on a second album before the release of their debut, recording began after a US and European tour through the first half of 2018 with [[Metz (band)|METZ]] and [[Preoccupations]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-01-25|title=Moaning: The L.A. trio talks about paying dues, democracy in songwriting and making an album 'in a real studio'|url=https://buzzbands.la/2018/01/25/moaning-l-trio-talks-paying-dues-democracy-songwriting-making-album-real-studio/|access-date=2020-07-02|website=buzzbands.la|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Pearis|first=Bill|title=stream Moaning's Sub Pop debut, catch them on tour w/ Preoccupations & more|url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/stream-moanings-sub-pop-debut-catch-them-on-tour-w-preoccupations-more/|access-date=2020-07-04|website=BrooklynVegan|language=en}}</ref> Songwriting was heavily impacted by Solomon's sobriety since the release of the last album, with the singer and guitarist stating that it made him more efficient and that there was a clear distinction between songs written before and after his therapy.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-03-23|title=Moaning's Sean Solomon • Off Shelf|url=https://offshelf.net/2020/03/23/moanings-sean-solomon/|access-date=2020-07-02|website=Off Shelf|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Navigating sobriety as a musician during COVID-19 - Blog {{!}} Splice|url=https://splice.com/blog/navigating-sobriety-musician/|access-date=2020-07-02|language=en-US}}</ref>


== Members ==
== Members ==

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Moaning
OriginLos Angeles, California, US
Genres
Years active2014–present
LabelsSub Pop
MembersSean Solomon
Pascal Stevenson
Andrew MacKelvie
Websitemoaningmusic.com

Moaning is an American, Los Angeles-based alternative rock band, formed by musicians Sean Solomon, Pascal Stevenson and Andrew MacKelvie in 2014.[3] After self-releasing a self-titled EP, the band was signed to Sub Pop Records and has subsequently released two full-length albums.

History

Stevenson and Solomon met as classmates at Taft High School, and soon formed the band Moses Campbell, which began performing at local venues in the Los Angeles area, particularly the Smell.[4][5] MacKelvie joined the band after a series of chance meetings at various local venues.[6] After the break-up of Moses Campbell and subsequently-formed mutual band Heller Keller, Solomon wrote the songs "Don't Go" and "Misheard" and shared them with Stevenson and MacKelvie, and the three began writing and rehearsing together under the name Moaning.[7]

The band's first release, a self-titled EP, was self-released in 2014, containing the songs "The Same" and "Misheard."[8] The band released a video for "The Same" that caught the attention of producer Alex Newport, who offered to produce the band's debut LP.[9] With their first album recorded by the beginning of 2017, the band shopped it around to various labels before Sub Pop offered to sign them after a label representative saw them perform at that year's edition of South by Southwest.[10][11]

The band's first, self-titled LP was released in March 2018 to mostly positive reviews. An average of various reviews on Metacritic gave the album a score of 68 out of 100. The highest assigned score was 80 out of 100, a score assigned to multiple reviews. One of these reviews came from AllMusic, which stated that "Moaning is an undeniably powerful debut which sounds astoundingly mature and accomplished for a first effort." The lowest-assigned score was 60, which came from multiple sources, including Mojo, which stated "the various '82-91 moves become too familiar and the mood of despond[ence] too oppressive."[12]

Having started writing on a second album before the release of their debut, recording began after a US and European tour through the first half of 2018 with METZ and Preoccupations.[13][14] Songwriting was heavily impacted by Solomon's sobriety since the release of the last album, with the singer and guitarist stating that it made him more efficient and that there was a clear distinction between songs written before and after his therapy.[15][16]

Members

  • Sean Solomon - Vocals, Guitar (2014-present)
  • Pascal Stevenson - Bass, Synthesizers (2014-present)
  • Andrew MacKelvie - Drums, Percussion (2014-present)

Discography

Studio albums

  • Moaning (2018)
  • Uneasy Laughter (2020)

EP

  • Moaning (2014)

References

  1. ^ Brown, August. "Locals Moaning craft anxious music for an increasingly nervous local scene (March 7, 2018)". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 29 2020. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  2. ^ Koch, Allison. "Moaning Self Titled- Album Review (April 20, 2018)". https://www.widrfm.org/single-post/Moaning. Retrieved June 29 2020. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); External link in |website= (help)
  3. ^ November 30th, Kevin Bronson on; 2014 (2014-11-30). "Tonight in L.A.: Roses, A$ap Mob, Moses Sumney, Jamestown Revival, Chris Isaak, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, the Birthday Massacre, Jill Sobule". buzzbands.la. Retrieved 2020-06-29. {{cite web}}: |last2= has numeric name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ "MOANING: SO MANY ABS". larecord.com. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
  5. ^ Tavana, Art (2014-12-30). "The Smell at 17: Moses Campbell's Sean Solomon Looks Back". LA Weekly. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
  6. ^ 264: Sean Solomon (Moaning), retrieved 2020-06-29
  7. ^ "Moaning: "Romance and heartbreak seem to go hand in hand"". Upset. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
  8. ^ Norton, Jon. "'Moaning' Is Spinning At Waiting Room Records". www.wglt.org. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
  9. ^ "Moaning: The L.A. trio talks about paying dues, democracy in songwriting and making an album 'in a real studio'". buzzbands.la. 2018-01-25. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
  10. ^ "Interview: Moaning On Maturity And DIY Influences". Vinyl Me Please. 2018-02-19. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
  11. ^ Records, Sub Pop. "We Signed Los Angeles Band Moaning! Now Watch Video For "The Same", Then Look Out For Their Sub Pop Debut in the Spring of 2018". Sub Pop Records. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
  12. ^ Moaning by Moaning, retrieved 2020-07-02
  13. ^ "Moaning: The L.A. trio talks about paying dues, democracy in songwriting and making an album 'in a real studio'". buzzbands.la. 2018-01-25. Retrieved 2020-07-02.
  14. ^ Pearis, Bill. "stream Moaning's Sub Pop debut, catch them on tour w/ Preoccupations & more". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
  15. ^ "Moaning's Sean Solomon • Off Shelf". Off Shelf. 2020-03-23. Retrieved 2020-07-02.
  16. ^ "Navigating sobriety as a musician during COVID-19 - Blog | Splice". Retrieved 2020-07-02.
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