The artist behind Luna Waves, Bedford multi-instrumentalist Rob Muir, has released his upbeat, dreamy rock single “Half Awake,” which serves as the lead track off his fourth album “Comedowns.” Luna Waves offers a moving and nostalgic guitar-driven track on this musical journey, providing a fantastic sneak peek at his next work.
Rob’s musical expertise emerges in the track, which has a high-energy vibe contrasted by dreamy, reverbed vocals layered over powerful percussion, catchy guitar riffs, and bass lines. Rob investigates recollections that come and go during the course of the conversation, leading listeners through peculiar corners of their brains at three in the morning when sleep eludes us all.
The varied inspirations of Luna Waves include shoegaze, neopsychedelic folk rock, alternative pop, psychedelic rock, and dream-pop. This is Chris Corney’s fourth collaboration with Rob Muir, mixing and mastering “Half Awake,” all instruments recorded and performed live by the multifaceted artist.
Rob shapes Luna Waves’ sound with a nostalgic charm by drawing on bands like Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Soundgarden, and The Smashing Pumpkins, who are among his musical roots from the 1990s. The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and Jimi Hendrix are just a few of the various artists that his musician father enjoys, which lends depth to Luna Waves’ sound exploration.
“Half Awake” acts as a tantalising teaser for Luna Waves’ upcoming album “Comedowns,” which is sure to generate anticipation. Rob Muir’s unique musical vision, when combined with influences, delivers an emotionally charged listening experience for both new and old fans. Get ready to encounter the exquisitely crafted auditory environment of Luna Waves and ride their distinctive soundwaves.
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Karen Harding is a Melbourne, Australia based singer/songwriter, founder of Sounds On The Couch, and founder and operator of boutique music PR service for emerging and independent artists, Rise Indie.