The Black Moods deliver a sound that feels like a classic leather jacket: broken-in, timeless, and effortlessly cool. They specialize in a brand of rock and roll that prioritizes the power trio dynamic, where the space between the notes is just as important as the crunch of the guitar. It is music born from the Arizona heat, carrying a certain dry, dusty grit that separates it from more polished coastal rock.
What truly distinguishes them is their ability to marry the raw energy of a garage band with the melodic sensibilities of 90s alternative and 70s stadium rock. Josh Kennedy’s vocals have just enough rasp to feel authentic without losing their pop-adjacent appeal, while the rhythm section provides a heavy, swinging foundation that avoids the stiffness of modern radio rock. It is music that feels hand-made and played in a room together.
Start with the album 'Bad News' to hear them at their most infectious. It captures the band's knack for writing songs that feel like instant classics, perfect for anyone who misses when rock music was about big riffs and even bigger choruses.
The Black Moods is an American rock band from Tempe, Arizona. The band consists of vocalist and guitarist Josh Kennedy, bassist Brenden McBride and drummer Chico Diaz. They have appeared frequently on The Bob and Tom Show. Kennedy and Diaz were previously in a band called Chalmers Green, with brothers Kevin Michael Prier (lead vocals) and Ryan Prier (bass). Kennedy and the Prier brothers all hail from Wheaton, Missouri.
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