Magenta Moon has today released their new cover of David Bowie’s ‘Moonage Daydream’. Done with respect and released with love and admiration, Magenta Moon tip their hats to the eternal legend and groundbreaker with what that groundbreaker would love the most: an original take with creativity and love of the craft. Just enough of the original to call it a blueprint, the re-envisioning takes the song into original territory and lets it graze and explore the new ground it was placed upon while giving it new life for a new audience. This would please Bowie more than anything, because it takes his music to the next step with the next audience.
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About ‘Moonage Daydream’
Magenta Moon’s cover of “Moonage Daydream” fuses David Bowie’s rich and iconic sound with their distinctive voices. As listeners are drawn into their musical soundscape, they’re subjected to layered vocals, guitar riffs, and cosmic instrumentals. “The guitar solo marks the zenith of the song, starting at double speed, and when cut-time hits, soaring notes slice through the ether, illuminating the way on this sonic journey,” says the pair. “The track culminates in a swirling outro with cosmic vocals and a deeply emotional violin solo.” Recorded and Mixed at Dead Stare Audio by Andrew Solis and mastered by Nick Townsend, Magenta Moon’s reinvention of “Moonage Daydream” is more than just a cover, it is a testament to the band’s raw ability to pay tribute to a classic track by reshaping it with a modern twist. Listeners’ ears are swarmed by drums from Pat Mannella, guitar by Joey Petrarca, bass, and vocals from Elaina Whitesell, and keys by Broadway B. This immersive track lets listeners experience and embrace their twists and navigate their lives with Bowie-like bravery.
Magenta Moon seamlessly fuses indie rock, pop, and electronic elements, with a rich musical history that spans the United States. Whitesell, originally from Illinois, and Petrarca, hailing from Pennsylvania, met and connected in Boston, where they fell in love and began making music together. In September 2022, the group relocated to Los Angeles to further their creative pursuits. Their previous albums, Rapid When It Happens (2020) and I Brushed My Teeth; Let’s Make Love (2021), received critical acclaim from outlets like Dope Cause We Said, The 110 Pod, and R+ for their innovative sound and compelling storytelling. Their latest singles, “Perceive Yourself,” “Move Me,” and “More” have also been praised by Darkus Magazine, Music Connection, and Indie Midlands. They were also named one of Music Connection’s 2024 Hot 100.
About Magenta Moon
Magenta Moon is a surf music spaceship co-piloted by couple Elaina Whitesell (lead vocals, bass) and Joey Petrarca (guitar, vocals). Their dynamic and groovy sound transports passengers to a realm of magical delights full of romantic ballads as well as rock anthems. MM’s carefully written songs boast poetic lyrics and accessible sonic complexity. Live, Magenta Moon offers common ground to audiences of all ages, races, and creeds. Rely on The Moon to get your body moving! Magenta Moon is currently parked in Los Angeles, California, USA, Earth.
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