New music from Moodbay

Electro-pop duo that likes to explore various sonic landscapes from vintage disco grooves, Moodbay craft their lo-fi hip-hop textures with moody layers of analogue synth. The pair comprises of vocalist-songwriter Anna Stephens and producer-songwriter Alfie Cattell, both are pianists who bonded over Erik Satie’s Gymnopédies during their time at music school. Though they enjoy writing catchy melodies, they both endeavour to capture unique vibes in their music.

Their unusual shade of electro-pop incorporates a range of genres from R&B to Classical. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Radiohead, David Bowie, Massive Attack and Christine and the Queens, the duo describe their sound as ‘moodpop’. They got together in 2017, after meeting in the corridor of BIMM music school in Manchester.

Before Manchester, Anna moved from her home in Darlington to Paris, where she worked at a magazine house. She spent most her time scribbling down poetry at her office desk and staying out late. While completing her French studies in Oxford, she started to put her words to piano.

Alfie also started out on piano, and it remains his favourite instrument. He is a self-taught musician, who grew up in North Wales, recreating Zelda tunes on a dusty Yamaha keyboard, in between blue WKD’s and listening to Radiohead. He has honed his studio skills in Moodbay and now produces the edgy sounds that drive Anna’s vocals along.

Now the duo bring us their latest release with the lead track “My Thing” lifted from upcoming EP Somewhere Under The Moon. This new release marks a new chapter for Moodbay as they take creative control over their identity, releasing independently for the first time in their career. 

My Thing has a simple message about being your authentic self, without caring what others think. Dance and move in your own weird fantastic way and let the music take your body where it needs to go. The soulful and nostalgic groove is influenced by tracks like “I Feel It Coming” by The Weeknd and “Instant Crush” – both being Daft Punk productions. 

On “My Thing”, Moodbay delivers more of their synth laden pop sound, offering a slick, modern piece of infectiously catchy writing paired with the expert musicianship of their roots.

Listen to My Thing below

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