The Moaners

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The Moaners
Origin Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
Genres Indie rock
Years active2004 - 2011
Labels Holidays for Quince Records, Yep Roc Records
MembersMelissa Swingle
Laura King

The Moaners are a Chapel Hill, North Carolina-based indie rock band. They were previously signed to Yep Roc Records. [1] In 2004, Melissa Swingle's band Trailer Bride broke up, and she formed The Moaners with drummer Laura King, formerly of the Chapel Hill band Grand National. [2]

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The band is often compared to The White Stripes, as they are also a two-piece and employ a similar garage rock, bluesy style. [3] [4] The dark, southern gothic elements of Trailer Bride are also evident; however a major difference is that The Moaners have more an electric, punk rock style. [5]

The band's first album, Dark Snack was produced by Rick Miller of the band Southern Culture on the Skids. Their next release, Blackwing Yalobusha was produced by former Squirrel Nut Zippers member Jimbo Mathus.

They appear in video documentary of the WV White Family titled "Jesco White Hellbilly Part 2".

Discography

YearTitleLabel
2005Dark SnackYep Roc
2007Blackwing YalobushaYep Roc
2010NocturnalHolidays for Quince

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