Over the years Detroit native/Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist and visual artist Chris Moore, who was honored with the title of "Songwriter of the Year" at the Detroit Monthly/Metro Times Music Awards in '93, '94 and '95, has spent years recording, performing and perfecting his blend of music styles. From his days as the drummer for Detroit's pioneering punk/hardcore band Negative Approach, to the roots-based outfit Crossed Wire, to his solo career and recording a number of albums under the moniker Moore & Sons, Moore's soulful mix of edgy folk, rock, pop and blues can be easily classified as alt-country-folk/rock, but his punk roots from his days with Negative Approach are evident through his serious lyrics with poetic depth. Three years after the release of his last record with Moore & Sons, "Holdouts", he returned with a new solo studio record, "Harmless Blues" in late January, released through CEN/RED.
The new single from "Harmless Blues", the lovely "The Mood Is On", features the folk sound Moore has become known for. Dowload the song here You can check out the video for the song here Over the years Moore has tackled and succeeded at more careers than can be explained with a paltry slash. As a teenager, Moore's first public personae was that of a multi-sponsored, skateboard competitor thanks to his wizardry on the skate parks, pools and ramps throughout Michigan, and the mid-west. At that time, he developed his skills as a drummer and his love of extreme activities soon let him to join Negative Approach. Moving to Brooklyn in 1997, he has collaborated, recorded, and performed with a number of diverse New York and Detroit based artists, composed and performed in the off-Broadway production of Ugo's last dance, and reprised his role as drummer with Japan's avant-garde Boredoms in the 77 drummer Boa-Drum performance.
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