NYC’s Moon Kissed is a rare band that creates their own community as they rise in the musical ranks. With every show they usher in a new era of partying—one where anyone is free to be themselves, gender isn’t real, and the person you’re dancing next to could be your next makeout partner. With Emily Sgouros on synth, Leah Scarpati on drums, and Khaya Cohen on vocals, Moon Kissed creates an infectious aura that feels like a secret and an escape.

Moon Kissed writes about the complexity of our deepest desires. Their second album, I’d Like To Tell You Something Important, negotiates these themes. They released their 2019 debut album, I Met My Band At A New Years Party, as an unknown band playing small gigs in NYC venues. They had no team, no booking agents or PR and yet, in the two years since then, Moon Kissed has put together two tours and played over a hundred shows. They’ve produced ten music videos and fans have voted them Deli Mag’s Artists of the Month in 2019 and 2020. Moon Kissed has made a name for themselves by building a loyal fan base in the old-school way: no gimmicks, no social media gags. They have grown quickly because they’re just that good.