Moon Fever: Exclusive Interview with Seattle’s Rising Rock Quartet

Introduction

Seattle’s Moon Fever quartet delivers rock ‘n’ roll anthems with bucket loads of swagger! Their songs full to the brim with catchy melodies and impressive showmanship on all instruments. This has  lead to millions of streams and recognition from magazines as well as the wider industry. When asked about their inspiration for making music, they mention it’s to “fill a hole in their soul.” When music is done to fill a primal need it always produces great results!

The group consists of close friends Triston (Vocals), Mitch (Guitar), Dave (Bass), and Troy (Drums). Since the release of their Payphone Blue EP, they have been thriving. Sharing the stage with Buckcherry and Godsmack has helped them establish a solid reputation for their energetic live performances. We have no doubt their audience numbers are only going to multiply!

For Fans Of – Queens Of The Stone Age, Alter Bridge, Alice In Chains

Interview
Moon Fever – Photo by King Zabb

How did the name Moon Fever come about, it it related to Tom Petty’s song “Full Moon Fever?”

MITCH: “Though I love Tom Petty, The name actually comes from when I lived in LA, even if I didn’t want to go out and rage. I would get the Moon Fever and it would call me out.” 

How did the band meet each other?

MITCH: “I finalized the Line up in Seattle I had a few members and was playing around with the sound. When I got to Seattle I was introduced to Dave and Troy. We gelled and started holding auditions once Triston sang within five minutes it was done.”

I’m getting strong Queens of the Stone Age vibes , who would you say were the biggest influences on your music?

MITCH: “We do LOVE queens, but we are also influenced by a number of bands right now we’re listen to a lot of UK Rock and Viagra Boys”

Your song “Feels So Good” has gone straight onto our playlists , can you go into what inspired the song and what the lyrics mean?

TRISTON: “When everything has been taken from you and you have nothing left to give.”

Moon Fever – Feels So Good (All Rights Retained By Moon Fever)

Do you have any plans for a tour outside the US? (We are based in the UK and would LOVE to see you live) St Jimmy specifically says can you plan in Nottingham haha!

MITCH: “Maybe wink wink keep an eye out.”

What’s it been like touring with Drowning Pool?

MITCH: “Been amazing feels so good, the d pool guys are great having a blast.” 

What advice have you got for up and coming bands?

MITCH: “Dude we are up and coming, if any other big bands have advice we’ll take it.”

Moon Fever

How close are you to releasing the album you teased in December of last year , and as we are big fans on vinyl here on Fox Reviews Rock , will it be available on vinyl?

MITCH: “More than likely late fall/winter DEFINITELY DOING VINYL.”

How hard to do you find touring, what do you do to make yourselves feel more at home?

MITCH/TRISTON: “Which part being homeless or fighting with your girlfriend?”

If you could play any festival in the world , which one would it be and why?

MITCH: “Download. Glastonbury pleeeeeasee.”

As a band , which one of your own songs do you think encompasses moon fever the best , and why?

MITCH: “Forever Sleep once we had that song finished we all were like this one is going to take us somewhere. You can hear the grime  and gloom from Seattle in it.”

Moon Fever – Forever Sleep (All Rights Retained By Moon Fever)

As you’re from Seattle , was grunge a massive influence for you , which grunge band do you like the most?

TRISTON: “Mother Love Bone.” 

If you could only have 1 drink for the rest of your life what would it be ?

TRISTON: “Chocolate Milk.”

MITCH: “Gin & Tonic.” 

DAVE: “Squirt.” 

TROY: “Mountain Dew.” 

Moon Fever – Nothing Left To Lose (All Rights Retained By Moon Fever)

Which one of your shows do you think was the best you have done , and why?

MITCH: “Every show because we play it like it’s our last.” 

Whats the ultimate dream you share as a band?

MITCH: “Keep growing writing better songs playing more shows and stay together as a band.” 

Let us know what you think to Moon Fever in the comments section below! All songs from this interview have been added to our Spotify Playlist.

All the songs used in this review belong to their respective owners and this website does not claim any right over them. All images were provided by Moon Fever with the understanding they are copyright free.


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11 responses to “Moon Fever: Exclusive Interview with Seattle’s Rising Rock Quartet”

  1. michael branscáth avatar

    Not my cuppa. I can see the appeal, just not my flavor of tea. Thanks for introducing me to them, all the same.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

      Fair enough we can’t all like everything 😁 no worries hopefully you like the next one !

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      1. michael branscáth avatar

        LOL. There’s always more out there to find. I’m sure it won’t be too long before I’ll like something.

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        1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

          Absolutely this is 100% the attitude I love people to take !

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  2. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

    What do you think to Moon Fever ?

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  3. ibarynt avatar

    I like those random unrelated questions.. they make the interview more fun and somewhat personal.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

      Yeah we try and insert some of those , its difficult finding the balance between making it a serious interview and inserting a bit of fun 🙂

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  4. scarlet avatar

    thanks for all the work and time you invest!

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

      Thank you for taking the time to comment 👍🏻😀

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