HALF MOON RUN
reveal new single
“LOOK ME IN THE EYES”

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Praise for HALF MOON RUN

“Half Moon Run are renowned for their stunning three-part harmonies…with Portielje at the helm, he steered Molander, Phillips and Symonds through a series of delicately-balanced melodies that sent shivers down every spine.” – Scenestr

“The spacious emotionality of (Half Moon Run’s) first album, comprised equally of slow-burn indie-rock and sucker-punch sonics, made us chime the phrase, ‘they are going to be massive’.” – Music Feeds

“Anchored by Devon Portielje, all four members harmonize on songs with measured, gentle guitar arrangements that lend the album a mellow, ethereal feel.” – Rolling Stone

“The band consistently push their sound to new unexplored depths while still maintaining the iconic Half Moon Run sound.” – Tone Deaf

“…an amalgamation of a lot of good decisions” – Paste

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Montreal’s very own Half Moon Run have revealed their new single “Look Me in the Eyes”. The folk/indie-rock track follows the release of “Grow Into Love” and “All At Once”.

A soothing yet heartbreaking song, “Look Me in the Eyes” tells the story of a soured relationship that reaches its breaking point. It features the band’s signature ethereal multi-layered vocals, paired with atmospheric instrumentation that alternates between meek and near-frantic. The track serves as the third single from the group’s forthcoming EP, “Seasons of Change”.

LISTEN TO “LOOK ME IN THE EYES” HERE

Formed in 2009 in Montreal’s Mile End neighbourhood, Half Moon Run have spent the last eleven years practicing and perfecting their craft, as demonstrated through their discography of three successful albums and a slew of smash hits. The band — consisting of Devon Portielje, Dylan Phillips and Conner Molander — have cemented their status as one of the most beloved acts on Canada’s indie rock scene; their albums Dark Eyes and The Sun Leads Me On have achieved platinum and gold status, respectively, in their native country. The release of Sun Leads Me On in 2015 welcomed very warm reviews from music media and saw the band climb the charts worldwide, especially in Australia — “Turn Your Love”, the album’s second single, reached #1 on triple j and received extensive airplay from the station.

Following a tremendous 24 months of touring, the band took some time to rest before returning to the studio to create their third LP, 2019’s A Blemish in the Great Light. The record saw the band take strands from their previous work, utilising multi-layered instrumentation, intricate shapes and patterns, and a veritable cascading of melody, merging it with more vivid colours and a hint of playfulness.

Now, Half Moon Run have returned with a collection of gorgeous singles, each premiered with its own isolation-style live performance video, showcasing the delicate three-part harmonies that have become the band’s signature over the years.

The band have always been known for their live shows, which Dansende Beren describes best,

“The public loves Half Moon Run, and that is mutual. You can’t get more love and warmth going on in an evening.” 

The band were ready to continue to spread that love through a long list of 2020 tour dates, but with the world in isolation, they have had to readjust. In the meantime, they hope to deliver as much of that energy as they can by continuing to share new performance videos and music with the world.

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“LOOK ME IN THE EYES”
is available on all platforms now.

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AMNPLIFY – DB