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Moody Joody’s ‘Dream Girl EP’: A Glittering Journey Through Love, Loss, and Nostalgia

  • November 8, 2024
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Moody Joody’s ‘Dream Girl EP’: A Glittering Journey Through Love, Loss, and Nostalgia
Moody joody, dream girl, indie pop, alternative pop

Nashville’s shimmer-pop trio, Moody Joody, has burst onto the scene with their dazzling debut EP, Dream Girl, released via Photo Finish Records. This electrifying collection is pure indie-pop gold—infused with glitter, heartache, and a touch of nostalgia. Opening with the hazy, groove-heavy “El Camino High,” the band offers up the ultimate sunset soundtrack for a yearn-filled drive, capturing the thrill and ache of looking back on a romance through rose-colored glasses. It’s a track that lingers like a warm memory, perfectly setting the stage for Dream Girl’s vibrant celebration tonight at Nashville’s Row One, with support from Natalie Madigan.

Synthy, sexy, and deeply earnest, Dream Girl lets Moody Joody embrace every high and low, encouraging listeners to dance through life’s complexities. Led by Kayla Hall and Kaitie Forbes on vocals and guitars, the EP captures their experiences as women navigating life’s challenges and joys. It’s both an escape and a mirror, holding space for a wide range of emotions and experiences—from love and mental health struggles to self-acceptance and unrequited longing. Forbes describes Dream Girl as a rejection of unrealistic perfectionism; it’s about stepping off the pedestal and embracing the messiness of being human. “Our first body of work,” she explains, “is a story of romance, existential crises, loss, and rebirth.”

With standout tracks like “Cuts Deep”—an anthem for the nerve-wracking “define the relationship” talk—and “Ground Control,” an escapist ode to burnout, Dream Girl is a journey through love and loss. “Cuts Deep,” co-written in New York City with Scott Harris, captures that precarious moment when casual fun morphs into something deeper, laced with energy, sass, and a tinge of sarcasm. Meanwhile, “Ground Control” is an apocalyptic yet spirited alt-pop rush, a reminder to keep looking forward even when life feels like it’s on repeat. It’s escapism at its finest, wrapped in addictive melodies and unforgettable hooks. Atwood Magazine perfectly described it as a “spirited, seductive fever dream” that catapults listeners into a world of radiant, alt-pop ecstasy.

The EP also features a shimmering remix of “Velvet Connection” by St. Lucia, bringing a fresh twist to this synth-heavy, summery crush anthem. Each track feels like a gem in a glittering mosaic, capturing the duo’s eclectic influences and emotions. Hall shares that Dream Girl was “born from capturing the duality of life and our raw emotions as women.” With moments that are sexy, ethereal, powerful, and vulnerable, Moody Joody has created a safe space for listeners to explore the highs and lows of life with them.

Dream Girl is more than just an EP—it’s a manifesto for embracing one’s true self, even in the face of imperfection. In “El Camino High,” the trio finds the perfect balance of nostalgia and excitement, serving as a fitting finale for this chapter and a tantalizing glimpse of what’s next. This debut establishes Moody Joody as an indie-pop force, blending dreamy synths, raw lyrics, and infectious rhythms. Dive in, turn up the volume, and let Dream Girl be your guide through the beautiful mess of being human.

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Chris Ryan is an accomplished promoter, event planner, producer, activist, counselor, poet and blogger. Within the course of two and a half years Chris Ryan has worked with some of NYC's most established promoters/event planners, been named 2007′s GaySocialite of the year, granted a promoter of the year award from NYC's most famous gay establishment, Splash. He's worked in some of NYC's top venues including; Avalon, Capitale, Cipriani, Cielo, Pacha, Element, Le Poisson Rouge, XL, G Lounge, Plumm, Hilton Hotel, Indigo Hotel, Spirit, Myst/Quo, Splash, The Ritz, Vlada, Roseland Ballroom, Heaven, etc. In 2008, Chris Ryan has begun to unveil some of the most innovative & unique parties New York City has ever seen. The Fusion events "fuse" together all disciplines of art into an event that remains diverse yet cohesive at the same time. ChrisRyanNYC.com won best gay promotions website from NYC Event Patrons in 2008 & he was granted an award from the Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club, Gov. Patterson & Michelle Clunie (QAF) saluting him for his hard work in nightlife. Chris Ryan has also begun working with many renown companies, including; doctors, lawyers, physicians, modeling agencies & more. Chris Ryan has been responsible for wide-scale promotions for all these companies & generating tremendous business. Chris Ryan has even started to become National with events taking place in LA & Miami this year. In May of 2009 Chris Ryan received the very prestigious honor of being named a "40 Under 40″ Gays in America by the Advocate Magazine. He also created three successful parties that generated over 1,500 patrons each. In January of 2010 Chris Ryan was featured as one of the top promoters to look out for in Noize Magazine Chris Ryan joined forces with legendary promoter/event producer, Lee Chappell and created one of the most talked about events of all 2010, Desire @ Capitale. Chris Ryan and Lee featured one of the most outstanding artists NYC has ever seen, "Oh Land." Her performance coupled with an exquisite and unforgettable set design added to this extravagant event that held over 1,000 patrons in one of NYC's most successful PRIDE events! Chris Ryan then joined forces with legendary Pacha promoter, Rob Fernandez in addition to Jake Resnicow and Tommy Marinelli to bring one of the largest and most successful parties worldwide to NYC, MATINEE. The event on Governor's Island saw over 2,000+ attendees and one of the most ambitious productions ever. In 2011 Chris Ryan started Emerge Music Promotions with business partner Darren Melchiorre. Emerge Music promotions began signing artists with plans to develop and market the artists to the community at large. Emerge Music promotions has big events planned for 2012 and 2013. Chris Ryan debuted the IMAGE events which took place on top of two of NYC's most beautiful rooftop venues, Rare View and Indigo Hotel. The events were blogged everywhere and featured the fashion designs of several clothing designers, artists and photographers. Chris Ryan felt that fashion and art should be displayed at every event and attracted the likes of Malan Breton, Calvin Klein and even Katy Perry. Chris Ryan began an extremely successful event which incorporated the concept of a house party into a nightclub atmosphere. The event Twist'D at G Lounge has been one of the most talked about events in NYC and allows it's audience to play nearly-naked Twister, beer pong, flip cup & more with other attendees. Chris Ryan was granted an excellence in volunteering award from AVP (Anti-Violence Project) for all his efforts in supporting the organization. 2013 has a very promising landscape on the horizon and Chris Ryan is complacent in saying "you haven't seen anything yet!"

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