To some, songs are merely beautiful pieces of art meant to be consumed and enjoyed. However, for artists like Tex Moonlight, music is much more than that. It is a way of life that gives them an excellent vehicle for expression and creativity.
Born and raised in Baltimore, the singer-songwriter’s passion for music started from an early age. Growing up, his parents always had a radio playing in the house, and he was exposed to a variety of sounds from the 60s and 70s, including Acid Rock, Motown, Country Soul, and Disco.
On top of that, the community where he lived was uniquely diverse, where the blue-collar population mixed with underground hip-hop heads and the punk-hardcore community. As a result, he has developed a sophisticated taste and deep understanding of the craft.
Because of these things, the artistic individual began exploring and enhancing his musical prowess. He touched upon the combo of roots music and modern production, creating his own fusion of Neo-Folk and futuristic postmodern Blues. This remarkable style can be likened to that of industry legend Glen Campbell combined with elements of Beck.
In addition, the talented vocalist had several gigs as the opening act for various artists and events around the New York City and Washington areas. Eventually finding courage, he decided to release his solo material and started working on his first album, Moonshot.
The debut LP is available on Spotify and features ten tracks, including “Roll You Up,” “Soft Blue Lights,” and “Heart, Bone Like China.” It was released in 2020 and produced at the Invisible Sound Studios in Baltimore by engineering guru Dave Nachodsky who previously worked with Keb Mo’ and Donna Lewis.
Now Tex Moonlight is based in Los Angeles in pursuit of elevating his musical career even further. He has already made an impact on the local music scene due to his distinct sound that combines two seemingly contrasting genres – Americana and Electronica, which the visionary cleverly calls Americonica.
This impressive proficiency in blending different soundscapes to give birth to unique creations that captivate audiences has become the composer’s signature. As the intuitive musician proudly admitted, “Nothing turns me on quite like getting a whacked-out break-beat looped under a pedal steel.”
Aside from his one-of-a-kind style, what listeners love about Tex Moonlight is his impeccable ability for storytelling that resonates with people. For example, his latest single, “God Knows I Love It,” reveals his incredible dedication to dealing with his insecurities in a public setting, frequently considering his own death through a kaleidoscope of recollections of loved ones who have passed on. “Nostalgia can linger like ghosts. But I don’t feel haunted; these days, I’m swimming in gratitude,” the artist declared quite poetically.
Tex Moonlight is undoubtedly one of today’s most promising talents in the music scene. As he continues to make his way to the top of the industry, fans and music enthusiasts should keep an eye out for the highly gifted singer-songwriter.
