October 31 in Santa Clarita, California, marked a surprise release from Southern California punks Moonraker, a blazing and blended cover of the definitive “Rubella” by the Smoking Popes, with the track being digitally exclusive across a variety of streaming platforms.
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The piece was recorded at the notable Black in Bluhm Music in Denver, Colorado, with Chris Fogal and Kyle Tilev being at the helm alongside Frank Josephs on additional tracking in Santa Clarita. With Moonraker’s notorious combination of valour and spirit intertwined within the 1995 throwback track, it redefines the bittersweet rhythm accompanied by powerful guitars, ascending dual vocals, and an unfiltered emotional undertone.
Moonraker has since become a significant name within the Southern California punk scene, known for their high energy live shows and distinctive songwriting. depicted by Dying Scene as “equal parts aggressive and introspective — Moonraker are the rare band that can make you laugh and cry in the same song,” and honoured by Bad Copy as “one of the most genuine acts in DIY punk,”
The band has amassed a loyal following through consistent touring and offerings like Lanterns and The Forest.
This new track is the stepping stone for the journey ahead that kicked off with a show in Los Angeles show at The Escondite on November 7 with Stoke Signals, Bad Fatale, and Empired, an insight into the next chapter for the group.
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