Moondough - "Intrusive Thoughts"

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Photo by Eli Chavez

Moondough is southern California based singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Ken Raymundo. His latest single, "Intrusive Thoughts," is a laid back slice of funk and soul. As much as we love those genres, a lot of songs in that style tend to sound somewhat the same. That's not the case with "Intrusive Thoughts." As mellow as the song is, it's incredibly fun and energetic. When we call a soul song timeless, it tends to be because it's retro and sounds like the style from the 60's and/or 70's. This song is timeless because it borrows from so many time periods that it's nearly impossible to place. It might sound like it's mostly from the 70's or 80's, but I would never think "Intrusive Thoughts" was recorded in those decades. Moondough has injected his latest single with a sense of fun and playfulness, and his vocals are only matched by the intensity of the keys. This is a fun and great song, and if you enjoy any variety of soul or funk, you're going to end up a diehard fan of "Intrusive Thoughts."

You can watch the video for "Intrusive Thoughts" below. The single is out now on Equal Vision Records and Kill Iconic Records. For more on Moondough, check out the artist's website. Upcoming tour dates are below the video and include May 1 at Brighton Music Hall opening for Foxy Shazam.


FEBRUARY
23 — Greensboro, NC — Hangar 1819 *
25 — Norfolk, VA — The Annex *
26 — Asbury Park, NJ — House of Independents *
27 — Brooklyn, NY — The Wood Shop ^

MARCH
01 — Allston, MA — Brighton Music Hall *
03 — Albany, NY — Empire Live *
04 — Syracuse, NY — The Song & Dance *
06 — Pittsburgh, PA — Thunderbird Cafe & Music Hall *
07 — Indianapolis, IN — Turntable *
10 — Denver, CO — Skylark Lounge ^
12 — Salt Lake City, UT — Quarters Arcade Bar ^
13 — Las Vegas, NV — The Griffin ^
14 — Los Angeles, CA — Harvard and Stone ^

* — supporting Foxy Shazam
^ — headline show

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