Name: Moonshine
Brand: Nightlands

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

WV238LPC1

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Orange

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-07-15

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Cargo

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0843563142257

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / orange

WV238CD

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0843563142271

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Nightlands

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Western Vinyl

Nightlands is an artist who has captivated audiences with his unique blend of dreamy pop and psychedelic folk. Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of musical genres, Nightlands creates ethereal melodies that transport listeners to another world. With his haunting vocals and intricate instrumentals, Nightlands has carved out a distinct sound that sets him apart from other artists in the industry.

Similar to Vinyl Williams, Woods, and Martin Courtney, Nightlands' music is characterized by its introspective lyrics and atmospheric production. Fans of Steve Gunn and Sylvie will also appreciate the intricate guitar work showcased in Nightlands' songs. His music shares similarities with the likes of Cass McCombs, Charlie Hall, Jeffrey Silverstein, Peel Dream Magazine, William Tyler, Coco, Rose City Band, Sam Evian, C Duncan, John Andrews & The Yawns, Sam Burton, Westerman,Ducktails,and Cut Worms.

Whether you're looking for a soothing soundtrack for relaxation or an escape into a whimsical sonic landscape,Nightlands offers a mesmerizing experience through his enchanting compositions. Discover the captivating world of Nightlands today.

Western Vinyl is a music label based in Austin, Texas. Founded in 1998 by Brian Sampson, the label has established itself as a prominent force in the music industry. With a diverse roster of talented artists and performers, Western Vinyl offers a wide range of musical genres and styles to its listeners.

Known for their commitment to quality and innovation, Western Vinyl strives to bring unique and groundbreaking music to the forefront. The label's dedication to nurturing talent and supporting artistic vision has earned them a reputation as an influential player in the independent music scene.

Whether you're a fan of *indie rock*, *experimental electronic*, or *ambient soundscapes*, Western Vinyl has something for everyone. Explore their catalog and discover new sounds that will captivate your ears and expand your musical horizons.

Nightlands is the solo project of The War on Drugs’ bassist and multi-instrumentalist Dave Hartley.

Amid massive global paradigm shifts Dave Hartley (aka Nightlands) became a father twice over and left his native Philadelphia for Asheville, where the pace of daily life is slower and it's easier to maintain a zoomed-out perspective on modern life. From the newfound refuge of a studio he built using the bones of a barn attached to his hundred-something-year-old house in the mountains, Hartley has tailored a collection of well-crafted pop rock, pointedly titled Moonshine. Guided by some of the harmonic sensibilities that have helped make The War on Drugs a force in modern music, Moonshine combines immaculate-yet-dense vocal stacks and billowy clouds of effected keyboards with classic songcraft, revealing previously unseen acreage in the unfurling dreamscape that is Nightlands. The surrealistic album art by Austin-based illustrator Jaime Zuverza depicts an archway opening to the stars over the surface of an idyllic sea flanked by both moon and sun. Similarly, Moonshine reveals portals within portals leading to ever deeper places in Hartley's vocal-centered labyrinth.

Throughout the album, there are plenty of buoyant high moods where the pitter-patter of drum machine and humming digital organ hints at Hartley's low-key tropicalia streak, but the lyrics anchor the dreaminess in real-world sorrow and resignation. Nowhere are these sentiments more apparent than on the title track, a nearly acapella recitation of "America the Beautiful" that poignantly hovers over a mirage of soft keyboards before dovetailing into Hartley's own words about the hypocrisy of the American dream. "This was never intended to be an overtly political record" he admits. "I have so many friends who are able to process the frustration of current events gracefully or with wisdom or in a nuanced way, but I often find myself just consumed with anger about it all. I decided to just let that come out, and it manifested itself lyrically." Moonshine's wide-eyed, utopian instrumental backdrops provide sharp contrast to Hartley's lyrics, which sting even harder within the sweetness.

Even in light of the album's vocal emphasis, Hartley's history as a bassist brilliantly beams through Moonshine, giving effortless and sprightly movement to songs like "Down Here," which also features an extended section of saxophone lent by his Western Vinyl labelmate, Joseph Shabason. In addition to Shabason, the album hosts a short list of remote collaborators including four of Hartley's bandmates from The War on Drugs, Robbie Bennet, Anthony Lamarca, Eliza Hardy Jones, and Charlie Hall, as well as exotica virtuoso Frank Locrasto (Cass McCombs, Fruit Bats), and producer Adam McDaniel (Avey Tare, Angel Olsen). Hartley was forced to keep the guest list small out of the necessity of pandemic isolation, coupled with his move to a smaller city, all of which challenged him to do most of the album's heavy lifting right down to the mixing duties, resulting in the most independent effort of his career. By that measure, Moonshine is also the clearest image yet of Dave Hartley as a person and creator.