Star Moles - "Born Again"

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Photo by Louise Sullivan

Star Moles is the musical project of Emily Moales. The Philadelphia artist's new single, "Born Again," is a laid back slice of modern indie rock. The song has a hard pop slant without being a pop song, and even edges into a folk/country side. If you love other artists that meld those styles (Jessica Lea Mayfield, Lily Seabird, etc.), "Born Again" is going to be your kind of song. The way Star Moles blends different genres into something new yet familiar reminds me of early Beck. This is a fun sounding, laid back song that would be perfect for driving around without a real destination. Star Moles is the kind of artist that has huge potential, so don't be surprised if she ends up blowing up sooner than later.

Emily Moales says of her latest single:

“The thing about writing something that’s true is that it basically can’t be narrative. If you’re angry or sad or in love, the feeling itself is an exaggeration. Trying to tell the truth in a song by saying ‘here’s what happened’ isn’t satisfying to me. ‘Born Again’ is a painting of real frustration, and the best way I can express that feeling is with a strong voice and words that mythologize. I wouldn’t say I’m religious, but I think sometimes my emotions are.” 

You can watch the video for "Born Again" below. The single is out now on Dead Oceans. For more on Star Moles, check out the artist on Instagram. Upcoming live dates are below the video and include January 27 at Warehouse XI in Somerville, MA.


Fri. Oct. 9 - Durham, NC @ Good Moon Festival
Sat. Oct. 10 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Foundry at The Fillmore *
Mon. Oct. 12 - Washington, DC @ The Atlantis *
Wed. Nov. 4 - London, UK @ Next Door Records Two
Thur. Nov. 5 - London, UK @ Pitchfork Festival London
Sat. Nov. 7 - Paris, FR @ Pitchfork Festival Paris
Thu. Nov. 12 - Brooklyn, NY @ Warsaw **
Fri. Jan. 22 - Chicago, IL @ Schuba’s ^
Tue. Jan. 26 - Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s
Wed. Jan. 27 - Boston, MA @ Warehouse XI
Thu. Jan. 28 - Brooklyn, NY @ Baby’s All Right
Fri. Jan. 29 - Washington, DC @ Songbyrd
Fri. Mar. 5 - Chicago, IL @ The Empty Bottle %
Sat. Mar. 6 - Columbus, OH @ Ace of Cups %
Sun. Mar. 7 - Pittsburgh, PA @ The Funhouse at Mr Smalls %
Tue. Mar. 9 - Toronto, ON @ TD Music Hall %
Wed. Mar. 10 - Montreal, QC @ Bar Le Ritz PDB %
Fri. Mar. 12 - Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom %
Sat. Mar. 13 - Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s %
Sun. Mar. 14 - Washington, DC @ Union Stage %
Wed. Mar. 17 - New York, NY @ Racket %
Thu. Apr. 1 - Sun. Apr 4 - Knoxville, TN @ Big Ears Festival

* w/ Westside Cowboy
** w/ This Is Lorelei
^ w/ Sam and Louise Sullivan
% w/ Way Dynamic

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