Mighty Jupiter & The Mooncake Band
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Mighty Jupiter
& The Mooncake Band
& The Mooncake Band
No one asked for shoehaze, but here it is. A band that shouldn’t exist, making music that shouldn’t work—yet somehow does.
MJ&TMB News: Tour Dates, New Releases, Interviews
A collection of songs we swore were finished.
Play at your own risk.
Play at your own risk.
Not on Bandcamp? Take your pick.
Sounds We Stitched Together
Live & Videos
Moments captured, energy unfiltered. Live performances, lyric videos, and glimpses behind the haze. Watch & listen.
A Colossal Gig For An Intimate Few—Live at Tallinnas Pagalms
It wasn’t a concert. Not in the usual sense. No screaming crowds, no beer-soaked floors, no guy in the back yelling for a song we don’t play. Just music, unfiltered, unfolding right there. A stage too small for the sound, a moment too big to fit neatly into memory.
The guitars shimmered, the voices soared, and for a while, nothing else mattered—not the amp feedback, not the missed notes only we noticed. The room breathed with us, and when the last chord rang out, there was a pause. A second of silence where everyone knew—this was something. And then, as always, it was over.
The guitars shimmered, the voices soared, and for a while, nothing else mattered—not the amp feedback, not the missed notes only we noticed. The room breathed with us, and when the last chord rang out, there was a pause. A second of silence where everyone knew—this was something. And then, as always, it was over.
A Colossal Gig For An Intimate Few
A night when everything aligned—sound, space, and whatever else makes live music feel like a small miracle.
When in Rome—Official Lyric Video
"When In Rome" takes a look back — and also inward. It’s a gentle reflection on memories, time, and ancient streets that understand us better than we understand ourselves. It’s about cities that endure beyond heartbreak, and the odd comfort that arises from that.
When in Rome—Official Lyric Video
When In Rome is not about Rome, strictly speaking. It’s about the weight of time in a place that still smells like pine and iron. About walking streets that whisper, standing under meteors that don’t care who you are. It’s about trying to stay present—when your head, like always, is two centuries ahead and one heartbreak behind.
Autumn—Official Lyric Video
A quiet pact with the season—one last chance before everything turns to gray. Leaves fall, light fades, and the air hums with something unspoken.
The video mirrors the song: flickering warmth, restless steps, colors that refuse to let go. A story of change, of waiting, of hoping this time, autumn won’t take everything with it.
The video mirrors the song: flickering warmth, restless steps, colors that refuse to let go. A story of change, of waiting, of hoping this time, autumn won’t take everything with it.
Autumn—Official Lyric Video
A season of change, a hint of unease, and the quiet realization that some things will slip away no matter how tightly you hold on—that's what new track by Mighty Jupiter & The Mooncake Band is all about.
Renewal—The Mid-Life Crisis Hymn
"Renewal" is what happens when you mix midlife denial with just enough self-awareness to make it hilarious. On one hand, you’ve got the guy in pajamas, shaving his way through the monotony of middle-aged normalcy. On the other, his alter ego struts in—bandana, sunglasses, and enough fake swagger to make you wonder if he’s auditioning for a reality show about has-beens who still think they’re cool.
It’s a visual metaphor for the existential tug-of-war between who you are and who you want people to think you are. In the end, you're left with a delightful trainwreck of misguided reinvention. You’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, and if you’re over 30, you might just feel personally attacked.
It’s a visual metaphor for the existential tug-of-war between who you are and who you want people to think you are. In the end, you're left with a delightful trainwreck of misguided reinvention. You’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, and if you’re over 30, you might just feel personally attacked.
Renewal
A sarcastic anthem for those who insist they’ve evolved while clinging to the same old mistakes, with embarrassing branding.
They Said It—So It Must Be True
- In a saturated music industry, it’s hard to stand out and bring true originality. That’s exactly what Mighty Jupiter & The Mooncake Band have done with their debut album. There’s a theatricality to it all, as well as an experimental feel. At its heart, though, are compelling vocals and plenty of instrumental flair. It’s one of the albums of the year for me.Graem Smith
- This is not an album to put a label on. But then again, neither are the songs that easy to describe in generic terms, either because they seem to be an amalgam of many sounds and styles or completely swerve the normal realms altogether, preferring the sonic fringes and liminal paths through the musical borderlands.Dave Franklin
- Whether they are embracing smooth and alluring textures or adding something more anthemic as it plays, Mighty Jupiter & The Mooncake Band are certainly looking to turn plenty of heads with this riveting debut outing. Although it may be their only release to date, 'Forced Fun For The Just OK Life' showcases a band with a strong and confident grasp over their style already. Moving with this subtle elegance at every turn, they already feel like an outfit that has only just scratched the surface of their potential right now.Chris Bound
- It’s only a matter of time before Mighty Jupiter & The Mooncake Band are making major international waves with their seraphic walls of sound.Amelia Vandergast
From the Blog
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The Making of Forced Fun for the Just OK Life
July 17, 2025
Go behind the scenes of the album York Calling called “a standout.” From the quiet desperation to the studio chaos — it’s all here.
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Exposing the Scams Targeting Indie Musicians
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From fake playlist plugs to influencer fraud — here's what to avoid when you're on the rise and everyone suddenly wants your money.
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