{"id":41565,"date":"2025-03-24T17:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T21:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=41565"},"modified":"2025-03-23T11:33:27","modified_gmt":"2025-03-23T15:33:27","slug":"the-moonlandingz-return-a-sonic-adventure-through-no-rocket-required","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=41565","title":{"rendered":"The Moonlandingz return: A sonic adventure through \u2018No Rocket Required\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Moonlandingz are back with a bang\u2014dropping their new single and video for <em>Roustabout<\/em>, featuring the unforgettable Nadine Shah. This track is the third taste from their eagerly awaited second album, \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/themoonlandingz.ffm.to\/no-rocket-required\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">No Rocket Required<\/a>,\u2019 set to land on April 25 via Transgressive Records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Roustabout<\/em> is a passionate, gothic duet\u2014a wild mashup of Nick Cave\u2019s brooding intensity and Kylie Minogue\u2019s irresistible pop flair. The video, directed once again by Jeanie Crystal (of \u201cThe Sign of A Man\u201d fame), perfectly captures the band\u2019s vibrant and boundary-pushing spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Johnny Rocket (a.k.a. Lias Saoudi) teases us with an intriguing backstory on the track, describing it as <em>\u201ca fictional re-imagining of the complexities, stirrings and courage that appeared to dwell within an unnamed celibate moon faced indie icon from the 80\u2019s!\u201d<\/em> Nadine Shah adds her own playful twist, dreaming of the song joining the ranks of legendary karaoke duets\u2014on par with the timeless pairing of Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers in <em>Islands in the Stream<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch the <em>Roustabout<\/em> video and let it transport you into their musical universe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aa5nNySGcDw?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-CA&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>After a seven-year hiatus, The Moonlandingz burst back onto the scene, just when we needed them most. Emerging from the mythic Valhalla Dale, they once offered us sticky, squelchy pop tunes that soothed and stirred us in the wake of seismic political shifts. Their debut album, \u2018Interplanetary Class Classics\u2019 (2017), was an audacious blend of unreality and raw emotion\u2014a necessary jolt during turbulent times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, \u2018No Rocket Required\u2019 explodes with energy: think brassy squawks, motorik rhythms, and vocals that blend raw grit with tender introspection. With a stellar guest list including Iggy Pop, Nadine Shah, Jessica Winter, and Ewen Bremner (yes, that Trainspotting actor), the album is a sonic rollercoaster. Frontman Johnny Rocket, with his characterful, gravelly delivery, guides us through everything from the cheeky <em>Give Me More<\/em> to the epic <em>Krack Drought Suite<\/em>, where he morphs into a crooning sage of the working-class soul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then there\u2019s Iggy Pop, lending a heartfelt touch on <em>It\u2019s Where I\u2019m From<\/em>\u2014a song that offers a tender call for unity and warmth in times when we most need it. His lines, full of vulnerability and grandiose charm, feel like an embrace from a friend who understands the weight of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2018No Rocket Required\u2019 is a dazzling collage of sound and story, curated by Adrian Flanagan, Dean Honer, and their brilliant collaborators. It\u2019s like Carl Sagan marveling at a chaotic disco in the heart of a gritty town\u2014a cosmic celebration of life\u2019s messiness and magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we navigate these challenging times, with our lives constantly in flux and leaders dancing around tough issues, The Moonlandingz remind us that the answer lies in connection, creativity, and yes\u2014dancing like there\u2019s no tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4058.jpeg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4058.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The Moonlandingz No Rocket Required cover artwork \" class=\"wp-image-41567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4058.jpeg?w=600 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4058.jpeg?resize=300%2C300 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4058.jpeg?resize=150%2C150 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2018No Rocket Required\u2019 track list<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some People&#8217;s Music<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Sign of A Man<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roustabout<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Insects Have Been Shat On<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&#8217;s Where I&#8217;m From<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All Out Of Pop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yama Yama<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give Me More<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stink Foot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Krack Drought Suite (Pts 1-3)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connect with The Moonlandingz on <a href=\"https:\/\/urgwbz8ab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001D4hay5KVEEAPD61yT188FXASZUVAa_xkq7M9b4Beu5hMw4-KOMmZGbGr3cINs5DSjIotO7N4foI9VV8cIT_FxupN97QWxec1TR_5qXmDuimeNh5xzWc6HkZ-bq1DjVGPlTNKU40u-LH9b8z0urPeCotC95aWEa1DuHo2EK_l5eyBt7mnGuaoqQ==&amp;c=6rUPOl1YhNU4OT8ZhWs4Cc-YcS-Um-T_5Ql0n4UcQhVDz9jK1Rwcfw==&amp;ch=CH23AwICNl9jLV1LWYLQQngcDwWj_vDP3yT92m1VGj1ZymGDmvPo9w==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urgwbz8ab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001D4hay5KVEEAPD61yT188FXASZUVAa_xkq7M9b4Beu5hMw4-KOMmZGbGr3cINs5DSQPfYCK11S8obWKXkc5L6gBdNqL_lCkiCyD68k26uZtYoKNfnm3N4XOSUKKr8Y5UBmpU-3eJ0PjQe06WPkD8QXBd5I_rWEkpEPR16B5zdczU=&amp;c=6rUPOl1YhNU4OT8ZhWs4Cc-YcS-Um-T_5Ql0n4UcQhVDz9jK1Rwcfw==&amp;ch=CH23AwICNl9jLV1LWYLQQngcDwWj_vDP3yT92m1VGj1ZymGDmvPo9w==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a>, and join them on this wild ride through sound and soul. b<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>The Moonlandingz are back with a bang\u2014dropping their new single and video for Roustabout, featuring the unforgettable Nadine Shah. 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