{"title":"Ava Luna","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAva Luna is a US pop rock band hailing from Brooklyn, New York. With their unique blend of genres and captivating performances, they have become a prominent force in the music scene. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Deradoorian, Dirty Projectors, and Deerhoof, Ava Luna's sound is characterized by its experimental nature and infectious energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for their dynamic live shows and charismatic stage presence, *Ava Luna* has gained a loyal following of fans who are drawn to their electrifying performances. Their music combines elements of pop, rock, and indie with intricate harmonies and catchy melodies that leave audiences wanting more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSharing stages with notable acts like Tune-Yards, Guerilla Toss, and Speedy Ortiz has allowed *Ava Luna* to further establish themselves as an influential presence in the industry. Their discography includes critically acclaimed albums such as \"Carlos Truly\" and \"Omni,\" which showcase their ability to push boundaries while maintaining a distinct sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"moon-2","title":"Moon 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn \u003ci\u003eMoon 2\u003c\/i\u003e Ava Luna's de facto band leader Carlos Hernandez steps back, leaving space for the rest of the band members to step up and step into roles they hadn't occupied on previous albums. Felicia Douglass (now a touring member of Dirty Projectors) worked with percussion and sampler, Julian Fader experimented with synths, nearly every band member ran the computer during recording sessions, and Becca Kauffman (aka performance artist Jennifer Vanilla) composed her first song for the group \u003ci\u003eOn Its Side the Fallen Fire\u003c\/i\u003e, a deeply layered orchestral piece of Kate Bush grandeur meets Julia Holter reverie. Compared with previous Ava Luna albums, \u003ci\u003eMoon 2\u003c\/i\u003e has fewer sharp turns into dissonance, fewer celebratory guitar parts, none of Hernandez's signature screams. Nevertheless, the infectious buoyancy of\u003ci\u003e Deli Run\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWalking With an Enemy\u003c\/i\u003e, are warm and bright, and songs like \u003ci\u003eCenterline\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePhoebe (Set it Off)\u003c\/i\u003e venture confidently into pop territory. 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Now consisting of Carlos Hernandez, Julian Fader, Ethan Bassford, and Felicia Douglass, the band returns after a long hiatus with a stripped-down sound centered on drums, bass, and dual vocals. This back-to-basics approach, a shift from the \"cosmic\" feel of their previous Moon 2, is rooted in shared NYC experiences and the rhythms of everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThemes of exhaustion, community, and precarious joy emerge across tracks like\u003cbr\u003e“Lasting Impression,” about job-weariness, and “Math Money Job,” a playful chant on reunion and embodiment. Julian’s drums and Ethan’s bass drive the album, inspired in part by Soul Coughing’s raw sampling style, heard on tracks like “Frame of Us.” Vocally, Carlos and Felicia move as one—blending, harmonizing, and fragmenting with intent, especially on “Archive.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough minimalist at its core, the album’s sound is lush and textural, enriched by\u003cbr\u003econgas from reggae legend Larry McDonald, piano, samples, and guitar noise. Songs like “Social Diving” and “My Walk” reflect personal and urban histories, while “Your Man” and “Fancy” speak to resilience and dignity. The result is Ava Luna at its most honest and refined—a portrait of NYC and of a band still evolving, still urgent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Western Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"LP - Translucent Grape","offer_id":53125557387595,"sku":"R6185-3552","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/AvaLuna-AvaLuna.jpg?v=1754493128"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_f3428980_thumbnail_4096_370e5bc7-5671-4f8b-b692-cb90b7d45bbb.jpg?v=1727732921","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/ava-luna.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}