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HUMANE THE MOON
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FRIDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2024
WORDS BY LIAM TYLER
Rising East London artist Humane The Moon returned with Debris Joice, his eagerly awaited second EP, showcasing the new singles “The Curb” and “Humane Error.” This project marked a milestone in Humane The Moon's journey, pushing his genre-blurring sound into fresh sonic landscapes while retaining the intense, alternative energy that fans love. From raw, angsty grunge elements to pop-infused beats, Debris Joice balances familiarity with bold innovation.
Leading this EP with “The Curb,” Humane The Moon introduces a hopeful twist to his signature gritty sound. As he puts it, the track was a conscious attempt to embrace optimism, a shift he credits to the desire to bring light into his soundscape, even if tinged with his characteristic melancholy. This single and the EP’s dynamic tracklist—including the highly acclaimed “Tear It Down” and collaboration “K9” featuring Jeshi—embody the spirit of rebirth and reinvention he aimed for with Debris Joice.
Humane The Moon’s impact is only set to grow. Following headline shows at London’s Moth Club and an upcoming set at Pitchfork Festival in Paris, Debris Joice promises to cement his status as one of the most compelling voices in the indie scene today. We caught up with Humane to talk about his journey and this latest project.
Where did the name Humane The Moon come from?
It’s a bit of a paradox really. One means love and the others dark and cold, whatever way you want to see it.
‘Debris Joice’ feels like a new chapter for you. How would you describe your growth between your first EP and this one?
Guess it’s a bit like moving from a cramped room to a slightly bigger one, with less damp. The first EP was raw, intentionally. And ‘Debris Joice’ feels more open. Embracing chaos rather than just existing in it.
You’ve mentioned the inspiration for ‘Debris Joice’ came from seeing flowers pushing through rubble at work. Could you tell us more about how that visual influenced the creative process behind the EP?
It’s a bit of beauty in the ruins. The image was resilient, and that made its way into the music.
The indie scene is constantly evolving. How do you see your place in it right now, and where do you see your sound heading in the future?
Just keeping head above water. And I can see the sound heading somewhere darker with the full band.
‘Human Error’ is one of the most recent tracks on the EP. What’s the story behind it, and how does it reflect your evolution as an artist?
Human errors pretty on the nose with the meaning. outlining twisted values, and was written out of frustration of it all. it’s more outward-looking that a lot of songs which I've written facing the other way.
How did the collaboration with Jeshi come round? What was it like working together, and how did that collaboration come about?
Love working with jeshi he’s the talent. We both write quite quickly and just bounce off each other.
Who are some of the artists, past or present, who have influenced your sound the most?
The Pixies and Radiohead are big ones. The rawness and intensity resonate with me. Paris Texas and show me the body were in rotation whilst writing this project.
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Your music has been praised for its angst and intensity. Do you find that emotional rawness is essential to your creative process?
Yeah If it doesn’t sting a bit, what’s the point? I feel music should be a reflection of life in all its messiness.
What was it like working with Dan Carey?
Dan is a wizard. Love working with him, He’s got this way of pushing you out of your comfort zone. Creates some magic.
How has growing up in East London and playing in bands around Leytonstone shaped your identity as an artist?
It’s pretty much everything. I grew up around the corner of Leytonstone with loads of green space around, so you feel like you can step outside of London. feeling half in and half out of the world. Then I guess that outsider feeling seeps into the music.
What’s one thing you hope listeners take away from your music, whether through your recordings or live shows?
Hopefully some sort of joy and release from the mundanity.
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