HALF MOON RUN Release Cover Of Fred again..'s 'adore u (Live from the Treehouse)'
Well known for their captivating live shows, the trio kick off their tour of North America tomorrow October 24 in Los Angeles, CA.
By: Michael Major Oct. 23, 2023
The members of Montreal-based alternative act Half Moon Run are thrilled to release their live cover of Fred again.. and Nigerian-born singer Obongjayar’s collab-track “adore u” via BMG.
Over the summer, English producer / songwriter / DJ Fred again.. and Obongjayar won fans over with “adore u” while performing the melodic progressive house track together at various festivals including Lollapalooza and Glastonbury.
“Inspired after watching his brilliant "Tiny Desk" session, the band decided to attend Osheaga specifically to check out Fred again..,” says Conner Molander. “During that show, we heard a very early performance of "adore u". We left with the feeling that we'd caught a glimpse into the future. We covered "adore u" as an homage to Fred's creativity, and in an attempt to dwell a bit longer inside the strong aesthetic impression he made on us. Cheers, Fred!”
In late August following the release of their acclaimed new album, Salt (BMG), the Juno Award winning trio returned to the Treehouse Studio, an idyllic escape an hour north of Montreal, along with studio owner and producer Connor Seidel.
In addition to tracking “adore you”, Devon Portielje (lead vocals, guitar), Conner Molander (backing vocals, guitar, keys), and Dylan Phillips (backing vocals, drums,piano) also took time to revisit songs from Salt and record live versions along with the help of a string quartet and other guest musicians.
The live tracks recorded at the Treehouse Studio, including “adore you”, will initially be released as singles with plans for an EP to follow.
Well known for their captivating live shows, the trio kick off their tour of North America tomorrow October 24 in Los Angeles, CA.
“We are coming across North America on the back of a European run that took us somewhat by surprise,” adds Molander. “On that run, we regularly found ourselves descending from the stage making remarks about how that show was "one of the best ever", or something to that effect. There's been a peculiar feeling of serendipity at the shows lately, which often culminates in a kind of feedback loop of positivity. You can't exactly plan these things. It is fully our intention to keep this ball rolling across North America, where we have the privilege of performing in some truly wonderful venues.”
HALF MOON RUN – NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES 2023
October 24, 2023 @ El Rey Theater, Los Angeles, CA
October 25, 2023 @ August Hall, San Francisco, CA
October 27, 2023 @ Wonder Ballroom, Portland, OR
October 28, 2023 @ The Crocodile, Seattle, OR
October 29, 2023 @ Spanish Ballroom Tacoma, WA
November 1, 2023 @ Royal Theatre, Victoria, BC
November2, 2023 @ Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver, BC
November 3, 2023 @ Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver, BC
November 5, 2023 @ MacEwan Hall, Calgary, AB
November 7, 2023 @ Coors Event Centre, Saskatoon, SK
November 8, 2023 @ Burton Cummings Theatre, Winnipeg, MB
November 10, 2023 @ Varsity Theater, Minneapolis, MN
November 11, 2023 @ Metro, Chicago, IL
November 12, 2023 @ Saint Andrew’s Hall, Detroit, MI
November 14, 2023 @ The Foundry, Philadelphia, PA
November 16, 2023 @ Union Stage, Washington, VA
November 17, 2023 @ Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
November 18, 2023 @ Royale, Boston, MA
November 21, 2023 @ London Music Hall, London, ON
November 23, 2023 @ History, Toronto, ON
November 24, 2023 @ Kingston Grand Theatre, Kingston, ON
November 25, 2023 @ Algonquin Commons Theatre, Ottawa, ON
November 26, 2023 @ Algonquin Commons Theatre, Ottawa, ON
December 13, 2023 @ MTelus, Montreal, QC
December 14, 2023 @ MTelus, Montreal, QC
December 15, 2023 @ Salle Maurice-O’Bready, Sherbrooke, QC
December 17, 2023 @ Théâtre du Palais Municipal, Saguenay, QC
December 18, 2023 @ Grand Théâtre@ Quebec City, QC
In the USA + Europe, Half Moon Run has partnered with Syrian American Medical Society, a U.S.-based charity that has been actively providing medical care in Syria since 1998. The trio will contribute a portion from each ticket sale to SAMS, which supports 110 medical facilities and over 3,000 medical personnel.
Photo Credit Jennifer McCord
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