Poor Moon Explained

Poor Moon is an American indie folk band, formed in Seattle in 2012, composed of Christian Wargo, Casey Wescott and Ian and Peter Murray.^[1] Poor Moon is a side project of Wargo and Wescott who are current members of Fleet Foxes,^[2] they remain full members of Fleet Foxes while maintaining their separate project with Poor Moon.^[3] Poor Moon are signed to record label Bella Union (UK) and Sub Pop Records.^[4] The band Poor Moon are named after lead singer Christian Wargo's favourite song by Canned Heat.^[5] The band's debut EP, Illusion, was released in March 2012.^{[6] [7] [8] [9]}

Releases

• Illusion EP (March 27, 2012)^[10]
• Poor Moon (August 28, 2012)^[11]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Reid. Mike. Sub Pop signs Seattle's Poor Moon, reaffirming the existence of their own gravitational pull. tinymixtapes.com. 28 March 2012. Feb 27, 2012.
2. Web site: Hall. Michael James. Poor Moon – Illusion EP. thelineofbestfit.com. 28 March 2012. March 20, 2012.
3. Web site: Kaye . Ben . Fleet Foxes side-project Poor Moon signs to Sub Pop . . 2012-01-18 . 2020-03-15.
4. Web site: Poor Moon . Bellaunion.com . 2020-03-15.
5. Web site: Poor Moon on Sub Pop Records . Subpop.com . 2012-08-28 . 2020-03-15.
6. http://www.theowlmag.com/album-reviews/illusion-by-poor-moon/ Album Review
7. Web site: Maddux. Rachael. Poor Moon - Illusion EP. pitchfork.com. 28 March 2012. March 28, 2012.
8. Web site: Harris. Harry. Poor Moon - Illusion EP review. 26 March 2012 . whatculture.com. 28 March 2012.
9. Web site: Walsh. Fintan. Poor Moon - Illusion [EP]]. thefourohfive.com. 28 March 2012. March 20, 2012.
10. Web site: Stream: Poor Moon // Illusion EP . Bella Union . 2012-03-08 . 2012-03-19.
11. Web site: Poor Moon announce self-titled debut album . Bellaunion.com . 2012-08-27 . 2020-03-15.