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Moth Fight
Mothfight Promotional Image, October 2009Mothfight Promotional Image, October 2009
Background information
OriginAustin, Texas/Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
GenresGlo-fi, shitgaze, indie pop, neo-psychedelia, experimental
Years active2007–present
MembersKevin Attics
Jessica Boettger
Clarke Dominick
Mike Yaklin
Website

Moth Fight is an American experimental pop outfit based in Austin, Texas. Their sound is a blend of orchestral instrumentation (trumpets, cellos, violins, banjos, barbershop harmony), tape loops, samples, synthesizers, and circuit bent toys.

Discography

Kevin Attics and Jessica Boettger mid-performance at Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin, TX

US singles

Compilations

  • "Rev. Sharp's Invention (Live)" featured on Technicolor Yawn: KVRX Local Live Vol. 12 (2008) KVRX
  • "A Long Way from Home" featured on HABITAT (2008) Asthmatic Kitty

Trivia

  • The song "Hopscotch" is apparently inspired by Julio Cortázar's novel Hopscotch and includes lyrics written in Gliglish, the constructed language La Maga teaches Horacio.

See also

References

Sources consulted
Endnotes
  1. Freeman, Doug. "Austin Sound".

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