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Origin | Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
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Years active | 2012–present |
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Poor Moon is an American indie folk band, formed in Seattle in 2012, composed of Christian Wargo, Casey Wescott and Ian and Peter Murray. [1] Poor Moon is a side project of Wargo and Wescott who are current members of Fleet Foxes, [2] they remain full members of Fleet Foxes while maintaining their separate project with Poor Moon. [3] Poor Moon are signed to record label Bella Union (UK) and Sub Pop Records. [4] The band Poor Moon are named after lead singer Christian Wargo's favourite song by Canned Heat. [5] The band's debut EP, Illusion, was released in March 2012. [6] [7] [8] [9]
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