Arising by the Saigon night, Moon Rise City was brought to life by the remarkable fusion of South African singer-songwriter Lauren Tracy and French musician Indy Laville. Their destined encounter in Vietnam led to the blossoming of a remarkable collaboration, transcending countries and cultures. Sharing an immense passion for music, travel, culture, and each other, the duo seamlessly blend their divergent personalities to craft the distinct and captivating sound of Moon Rise City—an embodiment of Yin and Yang.

 

Commanding the live music scene in Saigon, the duo breathes new life into vintage tunes, offering an eclectic mix of jazz, soul, and original songs. Audiences often describe feeling the deep connection between Lauren & Indy on stage.

 

After launching their Indie Music Project at a Sofar Sounds Vietnam event, the duo was honored to have their first single, Shadows of the Trees, featured on Spotify New Music Friday South Africa. The release of their debut EP followed this success, 'Relics of a Bygone,' a collection that Texx and the City described as an 'eerie, ethereal, and complex collection of Lauren Tracy's past selves' - 'Lyrically she speaks in poetry, nostalgic and perplexing in equal parts.' Even reaching ears in Portugal, Phonograph Me raved about their single Crawling Slowly in a featured review, expressing delight at Lauren Tracy's soulful voice and Indy's melodious, vibrant arrangements. Going on to describe music as having a relaxed sound with pop, soul, and jazz elements, showing both sensitivity and sophistication in their review of Relics of a Bygone EP.

 

Moon Rise City co-produces "Indie Fusion Music," a blend of jazz and soul with a touch of psychedelia and electronic elements. Laurens' introspective lyrics seek to inspire personal growth—a meaningful message wrapped in Indy's richly layered instrumentals and minted guitar riffs.

 

To succeed their moody EP Relics of a Bygone, Moon Rise City has some exciting things in store! Embracing a new, fresh, and uplifting chapter, much like the vibe of their single 'Butter,' which has undoubtedly become one of their their most popular original songs. Keep an eye out for what's coming next!