Jammerzine has an exclusive interview with Michael Dolan and David T. Palmer of Moon from the UK on the same day that their new debut album titled ‘The Green Lilac Park’ drops.
With a sonic repertoire that includes bands such as Windmill, Moongoose, Yorkie, Lumin Bells, Bird & Rise, Shack, Space, Kelley Stoltz & Trilby, The Balcony, Egypt for Now, & The Dance Party, just to name a few, Moon is a culmination of hip and history that mixes and collides throughout every track within ‘The Green Lilac Park’.
In this interview, we talk with these members of Moon about ‘The Green Lilac Park’, including the writing and recording process, the music held within, as well as their culmination of original style and nostalgic roots, and much, much more.
‘The Green Lilac Park’
‘The Green Lilac Park’ starts with such a sweet culmination of guitar and jangle that I almost forget that I’m listening to something brand new. It has that classic album vibe you get when you grab your favorite copy on vinyl, you know, the one you’ve bought before, but wore out, so here you are at the record store again because you have to have it on vinyl. That’s the vibe and feel I get with ‘The Green Lilac Park’.
Apart from that, this is an album that also feels like a journey. Put it on in the car, press play, and just go. Down the road, up the mountain, and through the woods. It fits and feels with everything and becomes a soundtrack to that moment you thought meant nothing, but is now filled with something you will never forget.
About Moon
Moon emerges from some of the most experienced minds of Liverpool’s historic music scene, bringing forward a new pop sound with a somewhat surreal sensibility. Take this chance to embark on Moon’s stellar journey through The Green Lilac Park. Leading the way is the duo of Michael Dolan and David T. Palmer, with an extensive history of musical collaboration behind them. Michael, known best for Windmill and Bird, heads the band as lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter. He has worked on perfecting the lyrics and songs for over two years, giving the album its otherworldly pop sheen.
Speaking of the album, he says, “What is The Green Lilac Park? It’s an escape route, a sanctuary, a place of quiet reflection and imagined peace, the destination we all long for, whether we know it or not. This album isn’t just a collection of songs; it’s a deeply personal journey told through intimate stories, drawn from one life, but resonant with many.”Each track is a window into a moment, a feeling, a memory, a shared human experience that speaks to anyone who listens. The songs begin a conversation with the listener, guiding you into another world for 45 minutes. It’s a world that feels familiar, like a dream you’ve half-forgotten, somewhere you may have already visited, but now seen through different eyes. The music explores themes of loss, hope, spirit, and resilience, tracing the emotional arc of a life: reaching back through our past, grounding us in the present, and casting a hopeful gaze toward the future. The Green Lilac Park is not just a place, it’s a state of mind. It exists within us all: the place we return to in dreams, the quiet space we seek in moments of chaos, the haven we carry deep inside. This album is an invitation to remember that place, and maybe, for a little while, to rest there”.
David, also known as Yorkie, brings the sound together with his signature rich production style, while supplying solid bass guitar and keyboards similar to his work in Windmill and Moongoose, Yorkie is best known as the bassist and producer for indie giants Space, co- writing tracks for their albums “Tin Planet* “Love You More Than Football “ and “Suburban Rock ‘n’ Roll”. He also produced the critically acclaimed last album by Liverpool legends Shack, “…the corner of Miles & Gil” for Noel Gallagher’s Sourmash label.
Assisting the duo’s cosmic sound are Phil Melville and Joshua McCartney (son of Liverpool legend Mike McCartney), providing a powerful finish to the tracks. Phil utilises a broad range of guitar styles, and Joshua gives every song an appropriate punch with drums and percussion. Additional talents make the band’s debut all the more important, most notably trumpet player Andy Diagram, having been involved in such legendary bands as James, Pere Ubu, Spaceheads, and the Diagram Brothers. Upcoming vocalist Emily Casey provides the all-important backing vocals that give tracks a harmonic duality.
Outside of the music, noted author Jeff Young, known for Wild Twin and Ghost Town as well as many theatrical works, provides a poignant literary context for the album in his sleeve notes. With Moon’s expert makeup, The Green Lilac Park is a psychedelic ‘70s Dystopian Science Fiction Film Soundtrack for the modern age.
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https://linktr.ee/moonbanduk
https://moon2025.bandcamp.com/
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https://www.facebook.com/people/Moon-UK/61577428060788/
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https://moon-liverpool.com/