Dust Moth Explained

Dust Moth is an American shoegaze/alternative rock band from Seattle, Washington, formed by members of the bands Undertow, These Arms Are Snakes, and Minus the Bear.

History

Dust Moth member Ryan Frederiksen played in the bands These Arms Are Snakes, Narrows, and Undertow, and vocalist Irene Barber (former singer/guitarist for XVIII Eyes^[1] and current Erik Blood collaborator);^[2] Matt Bayles formerly played keyboards for Minus the Bear.^[3] After signing with the label The Mylene Sheath, the group released a split 7-inch vinyl record with the band Aeges in 2013.^[4] On April 22, 2014, the group's debut full-length, Dragon Mouth, was issued on the same label.^{[5] [6]}

Members

• Irene Barber – vocals
• Ryan Frederiksen – guitar
• Steve Becker – bass
• Jim Acquavella – drums

Former members

• Matt Bayles – keyboards, production
• Mark Holcomb – rhythm guitar
• Jason Craig – bass
• Jacob James – bass
• Andy King – drums

Discography

• Split with Aeges (The Mylene Sheath, 2013)
• Dragon Mouth (The Mylene Sheath, 2014)
• Scale (The Mylene Sheath, 2016)
• Rising//Sailing (A Thousand Arms, March 12, 2021)

Notes and References

1. http://www.altpress.com/reviews/entry/dust_moth_dragon_mouth_ep Dust Moth – Dragon Mouth review
2. https://www.thestranger.com/slog/2016/05/11/24073192/listen-to-seattle-metalgaze-trio-dust-moths-massive-single-lift Listen to Seattle Metalgaze Trio Dust Moth's Massive Single "Lift"
3. http://www.brooklynvegan.com/tag/Dust+Moth Dust Moth (mems. Minus the Bear/These Arms Are Snakes) releasing debut EP (stream a track)
4. http://exclaim.ca/Music/article/dust_moth-casual_friends Dust Moth – "Casual Friends"
5. http://www.avclub.com/article/listen-track-dust-moth-new-group-featuring-former--201946 Listen to a track from Dust Moth, a new group featuring former members of Minus The Bear, These Arms Are Snakes
6. http://www.wonderingsound.com/news/album-premiere-dust-moth-dragon-mouth/ Album Premiere: Dust Moth, Dragon Mouth