Moonpools

Basel based, Swiss five-piece Moonpools return today with new single ‘Forget’, taken from their upcoming EP Hide and Seek, coming 19 April via Young And Aspiring. Listen to ‘Forget’ here.

It's no secret the unmistakable sound of UK shoegaze has left an indelible mark upon Moonpools, as the young band harness the wall of sound dreaminess Cocteau Twins and Slowdive, then refresh it with a modern pop inflection. On new single ‘Forget’, My Bloody Valentine style guitars and synth interplay with bitter-sweet vocal melodies, the single is an effortless blend of classic influences and contemporary alternative-pop. The stellar production on the track is made all the more impressive knowing that Moonpools recorded and produced the EP themselves at home. Speaking on new single ‘Forget’, vocalist and guitarist Marcie Nyffeler says:

At the start of February, Moonpools announced their new EP Hide & Seek with lead track ‘Never Mind’. Capturing the interest of DIY, BBC Introducing, John Kennedy on Radio X, and Amazing Radio as well as playlists by Spotify (Indie Brandneu), Rough Trade, Domino Records and VISIONS. An incredible live version of the band playing new single ‘Never Mind’ can be watched here, with the band perfectly capturing all the roar and sparkle found on the recorded version.

Moonpools are a five-piece band from Basel, Switzerland, made up of Marcie Nyffeler (vocals/ guitar), Jasper Nyffeler (drums), Francesco Vona (keyboard), Matthias Gusset (guitar) and David Blum (bass). Marcie and Jasper’s roots lie in North East England, in Durham, where they still regularly visit family. Upcoming EP Hide and Seek will follow on from 2019 EP Turbulent Times and 2022 EP Damaged Goods. Support from Moonpools coming from BBC Introducing and Amazing Radio. The band also impressed audiences playing to a packed room at the 2023 Montreux Jazz Festival 2023 and playing shows in support of bands like Mild Orange, The Grogans and Pile.

More About Moonpools

As well as the wall of sound influence of classic shoegaze groups, the sound of Moonpools is inspired by artists like Snail Mail, Hatchie and Soccer Mommy, as they move between Indie Rock and Dream Pop with roaring guitars and anthemic synth parts.

The concise arrangements, however, only form the backdrop for the catchy and touching vocals that form the heart of the band. Marcie Nyffeler, whose lyrics are often a balancing act between melodrama and kitsch, sings about unrequited and unexpected love, loss of control and apathy.