28 July 2025

MOOON – You Got It All / Modulation Baby (2025, 7inch, Rogue Records)

RELEASE INFO:

Label: Rogue Records

Format: 7”, Single, Limited Edition, Black Vinyl, 500 copies

Release Date: 4 June 2025

Dutch power-trio MOOON are back with a brand new 7” that proves once again they’re one of the tightest, grooviest outfits to emerge from Europe’s retro-psych scene in the last decade. Formed in Aarle-Rixtel in 2013, the band — made up of brothers Tom and Gijs de Jong and their cousin Timo van Lierop — have steadily built a loyal following through three full-length albums and a steady stream of irresistible singles. Now, with “You Got It All / Modulation Baby”, they’ve dropped what may be their most danceable release to date. The A-side, “You Got It All” is a stone-cold groove machine. From the moment the beat drops, it’s clear this track was made for movement — slick basslines, tight percussion, and a rhythm guitar that scratches and struts with total confidence. Vocals are smooth but punchy, gliding across the track with a swagger that channels vintage soul and R&B, without losing MOOON’s signature garage sparkle. It’s both retro and fresh — think Curtis Mayfield vibes filtered through a Nuggets-era fuzz pedal. And if you’re still standing after that, flip the record for “Modulation Baby”, here, MOOON lean deeper into their garage-psych roots, unleashing a fuzz-soaked blast of harmonies, swinging rhythms, and wild energy. The track swirls and swings, with modulation (yes, pun intended) used not as a gimmick but as a full-blown garage-psych weapon. With this single, MOOON continues to prove that their mix of garage, psych, and soul isn’t just a throwback — it’s a living, breathing thing. They play with passion, precision, and just the right amount of madness. Pressed by Rogue Records on glorious 7-inch wax, “You Got It All / Modulation Baby” is a must-have for any fan of groovy garage, sharp songwriting, and unfiltered analog joy. TimeLord Michalis