Mansions on the Moon

Mansions on the Moon was an American band from Los Angeles, California.[1]

Mansions on the Moon
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Years active2010–2017
Members
  • Ted Wendler
  • Jeff Maccora
  • Lane Shaw
Past members
  • Ben Hazlegrove
Websitewww.mansionsonthemoon.com

History

The group was formed by Ted Wendler on guitar and vocals, Ben Hazlegrove on keyboards, and Lane Shaw on drums. Both Shaw and Hazlegrove were also members of Pnuma Trio.[2]

In 2010, the group released the debut mixtape, Paradise Falls, presented by Diplo and DJ Benzi.[3] Hypetrak called the group one of the "most interesting recording artists to have emerged this year."[4] Paradise Falls includes collaborations with Xaphoon Jones (of Chiddy Bang) and Big Gigantic, among others.[5] Pharrell Williams served as executive producer on the group's 2012 EP, Lightyears.[6][7]

The group has produced official remixes for Foster the People and Zee Avi,[8] and produced the Mac Miller track "PA Nights" on the album Blue Slide Park.[9] In 2011, the group joined Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller on the Green Carpet Tour.[10] In 2012, the group played South by Southwest and the Lightyears Tour, and charted on Billboard's Next Big Sound.[8][11]

In 2013, the group released the Full Moon EP. It featured collaborations with Zee Avi, Codi Caraco, and Paper Diamond.[12] The group's Full Moon EP was followed up in 2014 by the self-titled album, Mansions on the Moon.[13] According to bassist, Jeff Maccora, many of the songs on the album were inspired by the group's move to Los Angeles.[14]

The group disbanded in 2017.[15] Frontman Ted Wendler is pursuing a solo career under the name Ted When.[16]

Members

Current members

  • Ted Wendler - guitar, keyboards, vocals
  • Lane Shaw - drums
  • Jeff Maccora - bass guitar, keyboards[2]

Former members

  • Ben Hazlegrove - keyboards, vocals

Discography

Studio albums
  • Mansions on the Moon (2014)[13]

Mixtapes
  • Paradise Falls (2010)[3]

EPs
  • Lightyears (2012)[7]
  • Full Moon (2013)[12]
  • Lost and Found (2013)[17]

Singles

Remixes

Guest appearances

References
  1. Greene, Jacob (December 21, 2011). "Being a Brady Bunch: An Interview With Mansions On The Moon". Potholes in My Blog. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  2. Haithcoat, Rebecca. "Mansions on the Moon Are a Musical Weed Brownie". LA Weekly. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
  3. Shamz (October 28, 2010). "Mansions on The Moon - Paradise Falls [Mixtape]". Okayplayer. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  4. Kujundzic, Petar. "PREMIERE: Mansions On The Moon – Paradise Falls (Mixtape)". Hypetrak.
  5. Botts, Alyssa. "Mansions on the Moon, Paradise Falls". Indie Shuffle.
  6. Confusion (April 26, 2012). "Interview: Mansions On The Moon on Working With Pharrell and Being Labeled Chillwave". Complex. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  7. Martin, Andrew (February 15, 2012). "EP: Mansions On The Moon "Lightyears"". Complex. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  8. "Pnuma Trio Offshoot Mansions on the Moon Announces Spring Tour Dates". Jambands. March 6, 2012.
  9. "Mac Miller - PA Nights (Produced by Mansions on the Moon): New Chill Hip-hop". This Song Is Sick.
  10. "Mansions on the Moon joins Wiz Khalifa & Mac Miller on the Green Carpet Tour".
  11. "Mansions On The Moon - Billboard Chart History". Billboard.
  12. "Mansions On The Moon - Full Moon". The Music Ninja.
  13. "Mansions On The Moon - self titled album". Earmilk.
  14. "Industry doors open wide for Mansions on the Moon - Chicago Entertainment". Chicago Sun-Times. November 12, 2014. Archived from the original on February 3, 2015. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
  15. Nollen, Diana (December 22, 2022). "Experience Nashville before, after Music City Bowl". The Gazette. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  16. "Ted When Drops His Whimsical New Tune "Eyes Closed"". Wonderland. May 28, 2020. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  17. "Mansions On The Moon – Lost And Found". Hypetrak. December 2013. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
  18. Jefferson, Lauren (September 22, 2015). ""Don't Tell" Mansions on the Moon how good Ryan Lofty made his remix". Earmilk. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
  19. "Foster the People – Life on the Nickel (Mansions on the Moon Remix) : New Chill Electronic / Indie Remix". Thissongissick. October 27, 2011. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
  20. "Zee Avi – Concrete Wall (Mansions on the Moon Remix)". Hypetrak. February 2012. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
  21. Reis, Colby (February 3, 2016). "[GDD™ PREMIERE] FRED FALKE – IT'S A MEMORY FT. ELOHIM, MANSIONS ON THE MOON (AMTRAC REMIX)". Gotta Dance Dirty. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
  22. McCarthy, Will (February 16, 2016). "Dancing Astronaut Premiere: Fred Falke – It's A Memory (Oliver Remix)". Dancing Astronaut. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
  23. Evans, Steph (February 11, 2016). "Chrome Sparks remixes Fred Falke's "It's A Memory" [Premiere]". Earmilk. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
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