Heavy Moss

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Heavy Moss
Background information
GenresPsychedelic pop
Years active2022 (2022)–present
LabelsP(doom) Records
Spinoff ofKing Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
MembersLucas Harwood, Sam Ingles, Kyle Tickell, Bec Goring
Websiteheavymoss.bandcamp.com

Heavy Moss is an Australian psych-pop quartet led by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard bassist Lucas Harwood alongside Sam Ingles, Kyle Tickell, and Bec Goring.

History

Foundation

Heavy Moss was formed due to a "spontaneous reunion" between Lucas Harwood and Sam Ingles in their hometown of Geelong, Victoria in 2022.[1] The pair had previously been in a band named Atolls known for its 90's themed, gritty, retro-inspired sound.[2] Harwood and Ingles work-shopped some of Harwood’s songs that did not quite fit with King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, leaning more on psychedelic pop with inspirations from Elton John, King Krule, and Spacemen 3.[3] Seeking a fresh direction, they brought in Kyle Tickell and Bec Goring to complete the lineup.[2] The band has released their content under the p(doom) record label.[1][3] Shortly after the band stabilized as a quartet they quickly released two singles: "Morning Milk" and "Summa".[3] The former was mostly based on Harwood's style, while the latter was based on Ingles' style.[3]

Dead Slow

The first album by Heavy Moss was Dead Slow, released on November 22, 2024.[4] Half of the album was co-mixed by Harwood and King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard frontman Stu Mackenzie while they were on tour, while the other half was mixed by Michael Badger, who mixed Nonagon Infinity.[3][4] In preparation for its release, Heavy Moss released two singles from Dead Slow, "Star" and "Treadmills".[4] Before the album was released, parts of it were played on speakers before King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard shows during their 2024 tour.[5]

The band has a collaborative approach to songwriting, with each member contributing to lyrics.[2] Harwood stated that the album was "pretty split between mine, Kyle ’s, and Sam ’s songwriting" and that "Stu really gave me confidence to make some drastic sonic decisions."[4]

In April 2025, the singles "Summa" and "Morning Milk" were released as part of Record Store Day. [6]

Discography

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected details
Title Details
Dead Slow
  • Released: November 2024
  • Format: digital, LP
  • Label: p(doom) records (PDOOM-008LP)

Singles

List of singles, with selected details
Title Year Albums
"Morning Milk" 2023 Non-album single
"Summa" 2023 Non-album single
"Star" 2024 Dead Slow
"Treadmills" 2024 Dead Slow

References

  1. ^ a b Sterdan, Darryl. "Albums Of The Week: Heavy Moss". tinnitist. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Wilde, Thomas (27 November 2024). "Heavy Moss: Dead Slow [Album Review]". thefirenote. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Heavy Moss – "Star" ". thefirenote. 2 October 2024. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d LeSuer, Mike. "Heavy Moss Take Us on a Journey with Gentle New Psych-Odyssey "Treadmills"". Flood Magazine. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  5. ^ Kenly, Kevin (10 September 2024). "King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Go Big On Bust-Outs At Red Rocks Doubleheader [Photos/Videos]". liveforlivemusic. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  6. ^ "You Am I and Royel Otis Join Record Store Day Australia 2025". The Music Network. 4 March 2025. Retrieved 11 April 2025.