The music of the Moon can surge like molten lava or flow like a quiet stream. It's a purist form of improvisation -- noise-attuned but rooted in jazz fundamentals, abstract but built on the unusually sturdy bond between guitarist Adam Caine and drummer Federico Ughi.
These two play free, while operating like an old-school working band." -Hank Shteamer (Time Out New York)
The bond between the musicians behind The Moon, guitarist Adam Caine and drummer Federico Ughi, was cemented unusually swiftly. The duo started out spur of the moment. Federico happened to run into Adam just before setting out on a solo tour and spontaneously invited him along. The brand new duo packed all the gear they could fit into their car and took off on a national tour/cross country adventure. From the beginning, they played a wide array of venues, from arts centers in Grand Rapids to sports bars in Ohio and everything in between.
The Moon's new album "Good and Evil" showcases a kind of cohesive sound that could only come out of such a close and unusually varied working relationship. All those miles travelled in service to the music come through in the sound. All music on "Good and Evil" is completely improvised. There are no pre-written lines, sections or forms. The Moon treats each of their songs as spontaneous compositions. Each track is distinct from the others - the duo covers a lot of ground without sounding inauthentic. The Moon cultivates a uniquely personal mixture of the improvisational fearlessness of jazz, the bombastic energy of rock, and the sonic exploration of 20th century classical and electronic music.
One element that is remarkable about this new album - something that was important to Adam and Federico when putting it together - is that it has a strong large-scale formal structure from beginning to end. It's a complete listening experience, an improvised symphony. They create music that is interesting at any given moment, but is constantly developing, taking on a structural life of it's own. The Moon has toured nationally 4 times since forming in 2011. They have played shows everywhere from New Mexico and Detroit to their home in Brooklyn, NY. A studio collaboration with NYC legend Daniel Carter is in the works.