John Moods + J Mahon

A year has passed since the release of John Moods' third album, The Great Design. An eventful year and a title that refers to the wonder and amazement one can feel in the face of life's mysterious intelligence and design.
Before becoming a solo artist, Moods co-founded the art-pop band Fenster, with which he released four albums and a feature film. His first solo album, "The Essential John Moods," was released in 2018, recorded on a trek through Spain and Portugal. His latest album, "So Sweet So Nice" - a playful and joyful exploration of mortality - was released as two EPs in 2021. "The Great Design" highlights some recognizable traits while taking them further into the realm of contemporary pop. The album evokes a certain 1980s vibe, but lands gently in the present.
His work has shown impressive creative versatility, staying true to his unique romantic and spiritual outsider pop, inspired by the yacht rock of the 80s and tending towards the melancholic and reflective but also tendencies and energy reminiscent of a young Springsteen.