Old Moon "Altars"

Old Moon’s debut full-length, Altars, is a mesmerizing journey through layered soundscapes where shimmering noise collides with clattering guitars, propulsive drums, and hooks that linger long after the final track. Conceived and recorded by Tom Weir in the quiet expanses of rural New Hampshire, the album captures a sense of isolation and intensity, an atmosphere both intimate and expansive. Mixed by Shaun Durkan (Weekend, Soft Kill) across San Francisco and Portland, Altars brings a polished yet urgent edge to Old Moon’s sprawling sonic vision.

The record balances reverence for post-punk and gothic traditions with its own distinct voice. Fans of For Against, Second Empire Justice-era Blitz, and Red Temple Spirits will find familiar textures, from angular riffs to droning atmospherics, yet Old Moon refracts these influences through a lens of modern experimentation. Each song unfolds with deliberate tension, drawing listeners into a world that is at once haunting, melodic, and immersive.

Altars represents a pivotal moment for Old Moon, transitioning from EPs and demos into a fully realized artistic statement. It is a record that rewards careful listening, offering layers of sound and emotion that reveal themselves over time, establishing Old Moon as a band poised to leave a lasting mark on the contemporary post-punk landscape.