Emerging out of the combustive indie music scene of southern California in 2009 , Max and the Moon and their relentless gig playing have created a buzz that rides on its own frequency . The four piece band display a talent for intricate songwriting and sounds that resemble the classic harmonies of the Beach Boys and early Coldplay to the catchy dance beats of Passion Pit . Substance magazine writes , " their music has a way of pulling you in with their starry guitar echoing in combination with John ’ s soothing vocals and superb upper register ."
Laden with strong guitar licks , steady piano and punctuated vocal harmonies — the band makes full use of two primary vocalists . Max and the Moon ' s " The Way I See ," showcases the band ’ s songwriting and experimentation with new sounds , expanding their scope and offering a significant contribution to the ever-changing music scene in Los Angeles . “ Out of My Head ” opens with cleverly conjured sampling of Matt ’ s unique voice to make us feel the irony of having someone stuck in your head .
Guitarist John Velasquez earned a degree in music at Cal State University , Fullerton , and began collaborating with longtime friends Matt and Dillon Couchois in the two brothers ' small garage studio . Joined by Zachariah Weaver on bass , the band has come a long way in the few short years since their formation , challenging themselves everyday with booking shows or heading back to the drawing board on a new song that doesn ' t quite capture the right vision . In the present age of endless hype around new music , Max and the Moon stay true to passionately personal songwriting . That isn ' t to say these guys are low-key , though ; the band revels in putting on energetic rock shows .
Kary Sit