a band from Akron, OH

M.O.O.K.Y is a singer/songwriter born in Akron, Ohio. Pulling influences from artists like Mac Miller, Prince, & Jeff Buckley he fuses alternative rock, hip-hop, & pop into his own unique style. With comparisons to The Kid LAROI, Post Malone, James Blake & like artists; M.O.O.K.Y looks to make his name well known in the music industry.

M.O.O.K.Y’s debut album Club Phony released in August 2021 with the singles ‘Daydreams’ & ‘Breathe Me In’ gaining immense popularity, earning him 200k plus streams in 2022. He now performs with a 5-piece band (Jack Hamel on Keys, Joey Hughes (False Teeth) on Bass/Guitar,  Josh LaGuardia on Drums, & Nate Bocchicchio on Violin) in & around the Midwest.

M.O.O.K.Y is making progress on his second studio album which will be completed by the end of 2023. In the meantime, he continues to make an impact in the Cleveland music scene; working towards his goal of becoming a hometown name in Ohio and around The United States. 

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