Name: Moonlight Concessions
Brand: Throwing Muses

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With Signed Print by Kristin Hersh.

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Limited edition

Release date

2025-03-14

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809236165015

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Black LP | Signed Copy | Rough Trade Exclusive

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With Signed Print by&nbsp;Kristin Hersh.

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Throwing Muses

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Alternative / Modern

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Fire Records

Throwing Muses is an American indie rock band that was founded in 1981 in Newport, Rhode Island. Known for their unique sound and poetic lyrics, Throwing Muses has become a prominent figure in the alternative music scene. Led by the talented singer-songwriter *Kristin Hersh*, the band has released numerous critically acclaimed albums throughout their career.

Influenced by a diverse range of artists such as *The Amps*, *50 Foot Wave*, and *Tanya Donelly*, Throwing Muses has carved out their own distinct musical style. Their music often combines elements of post-punk, folk, and pop, creating a captivating blend that keeps listeners hooked.

With a discography spanning several decades, Throwing Muses continues to captivate audiences with their raw energy and thought-provoking lyrics. Fans of bands like *The Breeders*, *Juliana Hatfield*, and *Blake Babies* will find themselves drawn to the enchanting melodies and introspective storytelling found within Throwing Muses' music.

Fire Records is an independent record label headquartered in London, England, UK. Founded in the mid 80s, Fire Records has been a prominent force in the music industry for decades. They have released early records from Pulp, Teenage Fanclub, Spacemen 3, Blue Aeroplanes, and many other influential artists. In the early 90s, the label was home to notable acts such as Neutral Milk Hotel, The Lemonheads, Built to Spill, and Urge Overkill.With a rich history of discovering talent and nurturing their careers, Fire Records remains dedicated to supporting groundbreaking musicians across various genres. Their diverse roster showcases both established names and emerging talents who push boundaries and challenge conventions.

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Moonlight Concessions goes back to basics, a return for Throwing Muses to their esoteric off-kilter best courtesy of Kristin’s pin-sharp sketches and their suitably abrasive musical arrangements. The album follows their acclaimed Sun Racket from 2020, a heady set filled with tough and tender tales spiked with surreal imagery.

Produced by Kristin Hersh at Steve Rizzo's Stable Sound Studio in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, Moonlight Concessions is a collection of snippets from everyday life writ large - think Raymond Carver Short Cuts, overheard conversations, recounted happenings and telling one-liners, all sewed together to illustrate the times as they slowly mature, fully peppered with original Muses’ vim and vigour.

‘Drugstore Drastic’ is a kerbside soliloquy caught en route to a more alluring rendezvous. Built on a brisk acoustic strum with a guitar sub-melody underpinning proceedings, it’s an unfolding tale of social awareness from a blurred sub-conscious. ‘Summer Of Love’ began as a bet with a guy for a dollar that revolved around the idea that the seasons don’t change us. The album opener, it’s a haunting baroque overture, bowed and brooding. ‘Libretto’s strings offset the acoustic ambience, the hot and cold of longing at the very heart of it, a thematic driver filed with warmth in a safe haven lubricated by tequila.

Written in the differing South Coast environs of The Gulf Of Mexico and Southern California, Moonlight Concessions pulls from the star clusters that light both, generating optimism and hope in varying degrees. Hersh explains, “In New Orleans the stars look greenish-blue, as it’s below sea level and swamp-lit. But on Moonlight Beach, they glow icy white. All these songs were written in these two glowy places, which helped our sonic technique find itself.”

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Discover "Moonlight Concessions" by Throwing Muses on Fire Records. A return to their off-kilter best with abrasive musical arrangements.