Half Moon Run

Half Moon Run are a Canadian indie rock band based in Montreal, formed by musicians who had previously lived in British Columbia and Ottawa before converging in Quebec. The band is known for dense, layered arrangements built on interlocking multi-instrumentalism, with members frequently switching between guitar, keyboards, and percussion, and for rich three-part vocal harmonies that give their songs an atmospheric, textured quality.

Their debut album, «Dark Eyes», introduced this sound to a wider audience and earned critical praise for its intricate instrumentation and emotive songwriting. The band built its reputation through relentless touring, playing major festivals such as South by Southwest, Osheaga, and Glastonbury, and opening for acts like Mumford & Sons, Metric, and Of Monsters and Men, which helped establish them internationally.

Half Moon Run's music sits at the intersection of indie rock and folk-influenced pop, marked by intricate arrangements rather than straightforward song structures. The band has continued to evolve its sound across subsequent releases while retaining the core identity built on group vocal interplay and inventive instrumentation.