Moby

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Moby (born Richard Melville Hall on September 11, 1965, in Harlem, New York) is an American musician, singer-songwriter, DJ and photographer. He is well-known for his electronic music, vegan lifestyle, and support of animal rights. From beginning as a musician in 1982, Moby gained attention in the early 1990s with his electronic dance music work that experimented in the techno and breakbeat genres. He has sold over 20 million albums worldwide. He has also released music under the names Voodoo Child, Barracuda, U.H.F., The Brotherhood, DJ Cake, Lopez, On the Rim of the Wheel a Nail, and Brainstorm/Mindstorm. Moby plays keyboards, guitar and bass guitar. He took his performing name from the novel Moby-Dick by Herman Melville, who is his great-great-granduncle. His work, while focused in general on various forms of electronic music, have explored many other styles. Early years Moby used to be in a punk rock band called the Vatican Commandos, which was formed in 1980. The group evolved away from punk in 1989 for electronic music. He realized his music tastes and growth were going in a different direction than his previous band's vibe, and he broke off on his own. His first album "The Story So Far (aka Moby)" featured the single "Go", which gained popularity in many discos, and earned a spot on the UK charts. The song is so popular that Moby still plays "Go" regularly in his sets. "Go" is a progressive track using the string line from "Laura Palmer's Theme" from the TV drama Twin Peaks. 1994-1998 His first album for the UK based MUTE Records was Everything Is Wrong (which had US distribution via Elektra) , which earned early critical praise and minor commercial success. He followed that up with a hard rock/electronic album called Animal Rights in 1996. In 1997, he released I Like to Score, a collection of music included in movies. Among those tracks was an updated version of the James Bond theme used for the James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies. However, both Animal Rights and I Like to Score had only limited success and Moby and Elektra parted company however he remained signed to MUTE. 1999-2004 After a decade's worth of music, Moby's breakthrough album was 1999's Play. Mainstream reviewers raved about his talents on the album (released on V2 Records) though some early fans were let down. The album has 18 tracks and was the first album in history to have all of its tracks commercially licensed: "Porcelain," for instance, appeared on TV commercials for Bailey's Irish Cream, Hong Kong's PCCW and Nordstrom, and Volkswagen's MKIV Jetta; "Find My Baby" was on a commercial for American Express featuring golfer Tiger Woods. The album's tracks eventually were accepted in various radio formats, but because of Play's extensive licensing, the album could have been financially successful even without radio play. In addition to fame garnered through its licensing, Play is also notable for its extensive sampling of old blues recordings collected by Alan Lomax. In a 2005 posting on his web site, Moby theorized that his eagerness to license his music is a result of "growing up in poverty." In 2001, Moby founded the Area:One Festival. It was a popular touring rock festival that featured an eclectic range of musical genres. A second tour was organized for the following year. In 2001 Moby also earned the ire of Eminem after calling his music misogynistic and homophobic; Eminem later satirized Moby (among others) in "Without Me," calling him a "fag" and questioning his relevance with the claim "Nobody listens to techno." Moby replied that he hadn't played techno since 1992. The two were in a confrontation at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards, though Moby expresses respect for Eminem as an artist. In 2002, Moby briefly had a television show on MTV, Señor Moby's House of Music, which focused mostly on more obscure electronic music. Also in 2002, Moby released 18, an album that had 18 tracks. The most popular song on the album was "We Are All Made of Stars". Moby says he wrote "We Are All Made of Stars" because of the September 11th Terrorist Attacks, which happened on his birthday. 2005 In 2005 Moby released "Lift Me Up", a single from his album Hotel, which featured, in addition to numerous remixes, UK company Digimpro's software. The program allows users to remix the song - using any or all of the samples included—and save it as an MP3 file. Thus unlimited, personalized versions of the title track were possible. Digimpro had previously seen exposure with group Erasure's single "Breathe," allowing users the same ability. Instead of his usual usage of samples, all of the vocals and instruments on "Hotel" were performed live in the studio by Moby and vocalist Laura Dawn, who is the Cultural Director of MoveOn.org. For certain dates on Moby's 2005 European tour, Liveherenow provided concert goers with CDs of the show 10 minutes after the show finished. Other Mute Records artists like Erasure and Client have previously used this company for similar reasons. 2006 Moby has recently scored the soundtrack for Richard Kelly's upcoming movie 'The Southland Tales'. Whilst he is generally against composing music for films, he was a huge fan of Kelly's previous film 'Donnie Darko' and could not resist the offer the director gave him. ITV in the United Kingdom use Moby's song "Lift Me Up" for their coverage of Formula One racing by using the song as the intro. and also snippets to segues for interviews and advertisements. Also, Moby had one of his older songs used in a Original HBO series, The Sopranos. This song, "When its Cold I'd like to Die" was used in the last scene in which Tony was in his dream state. Besides music Moby is a vegan, non-denominational Christian and self-proclaimed "simpleton" (for his often sincere and idealistic political assessments). Moby lives in New York City. Until recently he co-owned a small restaurant and coffee shop called TeaNY, where he occasionally waited tables. He also organized the Little Idiot Collective, a group of artists that also includes cartoonist and musician James Kochalka. He's a huge fan of the TV series "The Simpsons". Moby's official website is at moby.com. Activism Moby is a well known advocate for a variety of progressive causes, working with MoveOn.org, and PETA, among others. He created MoveOn Voter Fund's "Bush in 30 Seconds" contest along with singer Laura Dawn and MoveOn Executive Director Eli Pariser. He also actively engages in nonpartisan activism. He has performed benefit concerts for the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function, promoting music therapy. Moby also serves on the Board of Directors of Amend.org, a nonprofit that implements injury prevention programs in Africa. He is an advocate of network neutrality and he testified before the US House committee debating the issue in 2006. . User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

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electronic,ambient,chillout,alternative,electronica,downtempo,trip hop,rock,trance,pop,rave,house,american,vegan,techno,producer,composer,lyricist,ambient techno,pop rock,parolier,compositeur,producteur,dance and electronica,play,

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Butterfly Dance 2026

Eisenstadt - Schlosspark, Schloss Esterházy

10/Jul

2026

Moby at Arena (July 23, 2026)

Pula - Arena

23/Jul

2026

Bospop 2026

Eindhoven - Bospop

10/Jul

2026

Moby at Filmnächte am Elbufer (August 11, 2026)

Dresden - Filmnächte am Elbufer

11/Aug

2026

Moby at KUNST!RASEN (August 18, 2026)

Bonn - KUNST!RASEN

18/Aug

2026

On The Beach: Moby Live 2026

Brighton - Brighton Beach

26/Jul

2026

Moby at Imma (August 21, 2026)

Dublin - Imma

21/Aug

2026

Moby, the gones, and Baccus at Poney Club (August 20, 2026)

Toulouse - Poney Club

20/Aug

2026

Sea.Hear.Now Festival - Sunday Pass - with The Strokes, Goo Goo Dolls, Fontaines D.C. and more 2026

New York (NYC) - North Beach

20/Sep

2026

Moby at Tartu Laululava (August 6, 2026)

Tartu - Tartu Laululava

6/Aug

2026

Videography

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Enjoy

Jan/2019

Spotlight

Jan/2019

Too Much Change (Edit)

Too Much Change (Edit)

May/2020

All Visible Objects

All Visible Objects

Mar/2020

Power Is Taken (Felguk Remix) [feat. Felguk] - Single

Power Is Taken (Felguk Remix) [feat. Felguk] - Single

Feb/2020

Power Is Taken (Felguk Remix) - Single

Power Is Taken (Felguk Remix) - Single

Feb/2020

The Perfect Life (Pyerre Remix)

The Perfect Life (Pyerre Remix)

Jan/2020

Power Is Taken (feat. DH Pelligro & Booge) - Single

Power Is Taken (feat. DH Pelligro & Booge) - Single

Jan/2020

Power Is Taken (Edit) - Single

Power Is Taken (Edit) - Single

Jan/2020

Power Is Taken - Single

Power Is Taken - Single

Jan/2020

Power is Taken

Jan/2020

long ambients two

long ambients two

Feb/2019

The Ceremony Of Innocence

The Ceremony Of Innocence

Dec/2018

The Ceremony of Innocence (ionnalee Remix)

The Ceremony of Innocence (ionnalee Remix)

Dec/2018

Slipping Away (Crier la vie) (feat. Mylène Farmer) - EP

Slipping Away (Crier la vie) (feat. Mylène Farmer) - EP

Nov/2018

Falling Rain and Light - Single

Falling Rain and Light - Single

Oct/2018

Like a Motherless Child (George Fitzgerald & UNDERHER Remixes)

Like a Motherless Child (George Fitzgerald & UNDERHER Remixes)

Oct/2018

Natural Blues (feat. Gregory Porter & Amythyst Kiah) [Max Cooper Remix]- Single

Natural Blues (feat. Gregory Porter & Amythyst Kiah) [Max Cooper Remix]- Single

Jun/2022

Reprise - Remixes

Reprise - Remixes

May/2022

Heroes (planningtorock Remix) [feat. Mindy Jones] - Single

Heroes (planningtorock Remix) [feat. Mindy Jones] - Single

May/2022

Extreme Ways (Peter Gregson Remix) - Single

Extreme Ways (Peter Gregson Remix) - Single

Apr/2022

Animal Rights (2022 Expanded Edition)

Animal Rights (2022 Expanded Edition)

Apr/2022

Underwater, Pts. 1-5

Underwater, Pts. 1-5

Apr/2022

Porcelain (Christian Löffler Remix)

Porcelain (Christian Löffler Remix)

Mar/2022

Porcelain (Christian Löffler Remix) [feat. Jim James] - Single

Porcelain (Christian Löffler Remix) [feat. Jim James] - Single

Mar/2022

Porcelain (Efdemin Remixes)

Porcelain (Efdemin Remixes)

Mar/2022

Porcelain (Efdemin Remixes) [feat. Jim James] - Single

Porcelain (Efdemin Remixes) [feat. Jim James] - Single

Mar/2022

Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad? (Biscits remix)

Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad? (Biscits remix)

Feb/2022

Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad (Biscits Remix) [feat. Apollo Jane & Deitrick Haddon] - Single

Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad (Biscits Remix) [feat. Apollo Jane & Deitrick Haddon] - Single

Feb/2022

Go (Anfisa Letyago Remix) - Single

Go (Anfisa Letyago Remix) - Single

Jan/2022

Lift Me Up (Mathame Remix)

Lift Me Up (Mathame Remix)

Jan/2022

Back Then

Aug/2022

Porcelain (Bambounou Remix) [feat. Jim James] - Single

Porcelain (Bambounou Remix) [feat. Jim James] - Single

Jun/2022

This Is Not Our World (Ce n'est pas notre monde)

This Is Not Our World (Ce n'est pas notre monde)

Sep/2022

Natural Blues (Max Cooper Remixes)

Natural Blues (Max Cooper Remixes)

Jun/2022

Rescue Me (feat. Apollo Jane)

Rescue Me (feat. Apollo Jane)

Oct/2022

Ambient 23

Ambient 23

Jan/2023

The Beauty in the Depth

The Beauty in the Depth

Jan/2023

Resound NYC

Resound NYC

May/2023

Natural Blues (Kidnap Remix)

Natural Blues (Kidnap Remix)

Apr/2023

Extreme Ways (Resound NYC Version)

Extreme Ways (Resound NYC Version)

Mar/2023

Walk With Me (feat. Lady Blackbird) - Single

Walk With Me (feat. Lady Blackbird) - Single

Mar/2023

In This World (Resound NYC Version)

In This World (Resound NYC Version)

Feb/2023

In My Heart (Moby Remix) [feat. Gregory Porter] - Single

In My Heart (Moby Remix) [feat. Gregory Porter] - Single

Jun/2023

In My Heart (Paul Woolford Remixes) [feat. Gregory Porter] - Single

In My Heart (Paul Woolford Remixes) [feat. Gregory Porter] - Single

Jun/2023

In My Heart (Carl Cox Remix) [feat. Gregory Porter] - Single

In My Heart (Carl Cox Remix) [feat. Gregory Porter] - Single

Jun/2023

we're going wrong (feat. Brie O'Banion) - Single

we're going wrong (feat. Brie O'Banion) - Single

Oct/2023

Mistake (Mr Dendo Remix)

Mistake (Mr Dendo Remix)

Oct/2023

Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad? (Mr Dendo Remix)

Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad? (Mr Dendo Remix)

Jun/2024

always centered at night: 3rd St. DJ Mix

always centered at night: 3rd St. DJ Mix

Aug/2024

always centered at night (3rd Street DJ Mix)

always centered at night (3rd Street DJ Mix)

Aug/2024

3rd Street (DJ Mix)

3rd Street (DJ Mix)

Aug/2024

Sweet Moon - Single

Sweet Moon - Single

Aug/2024

quiet home: remixes (DJ Mix)

quiet home: remixes (DJ Mix)

Sep/2024

always centered at night (quiet home: remixes dj mix)

always centered at night (quiet home: remixes dj mix)

Sep/2024

precious mind (cassette remix)

precious mind (cassette remix)

Sep/2024

always centered at night - remixes

always centered at night - remixes

Dec/2024

You & Me (Remixes)

You & Me (Remixes)

Nov/2024

Extreme Ways - Single

Extreme Ways - Single

Nov/2024

Feeling So Real (Nicolas Julian Remix)

Feeling So Real (Nicolas Julian Remix)

Oct/2024

Feeling So Real 2024 - Single

Feeling So Real 2024 - Single

Oct/2024

Feeling So Real (Nicolas Julian Remix) - Single

Feeling So Real (Nicolas Julian Remix) - Single

Oct/2024

Feeling So Real (Nicolas Julian Remix Extended)

Feeling So Real (Nicolas Julian Remix Extended)

Oct/2024

Last Summer (feat. Sophie and the Giants) - Single

Last Summer (feat. Sophie and the Giants) - Single

Oct/2024

Lobby

Oct/2024

always centered at night (3rd St. DJ Mix)

always centered at night (3rd St. DJ Mix)

Aug/2024

You & Me (SG Lewis Remix) - Single

You & Me (SG Lewis Remix) - Single

Oct/2024

Dans Le Mal - Single

Dans Le Mal - Single

Jan/2025

quiet home : remixes dj mix

quiet home : remixes dj mix

Sep/2024

Everything Is Wrong: Non-Stop DJ Mix By Evil Ninja Moby

Everything Is Wrong: Non-Stop DJ Mix By Evil Ninja Moby

Mar/2025

Always Centered at Night (Remixes)

Always Centered at Night (Remixes)

Dec/2024

Moby House Remixed

Moby House Remixed

Aug/2025

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