Biography
There are at least two different bands called The Moths. (Please note that the British psych-folk group of the 1970s that gave us the song 'Halfdan's Daughter' wasn't called The Moths, but Moths.)
1. The Moths were the exhilarating brain-child of west-London song writing duo James Fox (lyrics, lead vocals) and Dave Lightfoot (guitars, music) who, with help from producer and keyboardist Jon Vick, started writing and recording songs together in a bedroom studio in August 2006.
Drawing comparisons with the Human League, Wire, the Buzzcocks and early Adam and the Ants, the Moths! make poetic indie, new wave, post-punk pop with the emphasis on clever lyrics and instantly memorable guitar riffs
Their first single ‘Games’ was released as a triple A-side (with ‘Wild Birds’ and ‘Valentine‘) by cult indie label Fandango. It was hailed by ARTROCKER and received critical acclaim from NME, as well as gaining extensive radio support from Radio One (Zane Lowe) and XFM. It was also named single of the week by Steve Lamacq and the band were invited to record live sessions with John Kennedy (XFM) and Marc Riley (BBC 6 music)
The Moths! spent most of 2007 touring the UK, supporting bands including Foals, Good Shoes and the 1990s, recording new demos and turning themselves into one of the most exciting live bands in the country
Only ever releasing one official single/EP 'Games/Wild Birds/Valentine' on Label Fandango and a download only single 'Tell Me' which was featured on an ITC unsigned compilation
The Moths disbanded at the end of 2007.
2. The Moths are an instrumental psychedelic rock band from Johannesburg, South Africa. The three piece formed in 2011, offering local audiences fast-paced instrumental music which borrows elements of surf rock and garage, comparable to artists like The Meteors,The Cramps and The Fuzztones.
In 2014 the band put out their free Beware Of album, which contained material the band tracked back in 2012.
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