A notoriously enigmatic band hailing from Pennsylvania, Black Moth Super Rainbow have continually made waves on the indie circuit with their unique brand of otherworldly, psychedelic indie pop. They employ typical rock-band instrumentation, along with a bevy of vintage synthesizers, with all vocals processed through a vocoder. Additionally, the group coats everything in hazy effects and tape hiss, resulting in music that is grimy, disorienting and catchy. They’ve built up a dedicated fan base through touring as well as their acclaimed recordings, like 2007’s Dandelion Gum and 2025’s Soft New Magic Dream.
The project evolved out of a duo called Satanstompingcaterpillars, which began in Pittsburgh in 2000 and consisted of Tobacco and Power Pill Fist. The group expanded to five members (including the Seven Fields of Aphelion, Iffernaut, and Father Hummingbird) and changed their name to Black Moth Super Rainbow in 2003. Packing a sound that nodded to contemporary retro-chic electronic acts like Air and the Octopus Project (whom they would eventually collaborate with), the band released their first album, Falling Through a Field, on their own ’70s Gymnastics Recording Co.