Today is a great day to share the latest single and video from Charles Moothart, called “One Wish.” On this great-sounding new track, Moothart channels his love for psych rock in a crowd-pleasing package. The single comes from his new LP, Black Holes Don’t Choke, that will be released on March 8th via In The Red Records. I was also able to catch up with this talented artist for a brief interview below.
”One Wish” is a bit more vocal-forward than the record’s last single— how would you describe your lyricism, and your vocal style?
I really enjoy writing lyrics, and singing has become increasingly more fun for me as well. As I get more comfortable with both of these things, I also try to be aware of my strengths and weaknesses. So with this record I really wanted the lyrics to be straight forward but pack a punch – without being too obtuse or cryptic. With singing I am trying to just let my voice do what it needs to do. I feel like I am just getting in to a zone where I understand what my voice sounds like, and that is opening a door to a new chapter for me.
Black Holes Don’t Choke is the first solo LP from you since 2019. Do you think you and your sound have changed since your last record?
Both me and my sound have changed since my last record for sure. I have put a lot of time in to all of my instruments, and I have put a lot of time in to singing and song writing. I also have taken a whole new approach to the creative process, allowing myself more freedom to go down creative avenues that I would have considered off limits before. I am referring to stuff like using samplers and sequencers, as well as embracing more of a digital workflow. I feel happy that I have committed time (and money) to learning how to use analog gear and outboard gear. Now that I have implemented a more hybrid approach, I feel like I have widened the scope of my creative vision. Combining this with the fact that I have been building my confidence as a singer throughout my other albums, this record feels like a proper level up all around.
Black Holes Don’t Choke is also the first record from you under your unabbreviated name. What spurred you to make that switch?
The music on this album felt different enough to warrant a name change of some kind. I was considering coming up with a band name to represent turning a new corner, but at the end of the day it was literally just me in a room making this album. So it felt funny to try to come up with a different name for myself. Also, the elusive nature of “CFM” was starting to get irritating even to me. This record feels like it deserves more ownership. Hopefully people who are fans of stuff I do in other capacities will be able to tap in to this one more readily with some more immediate name recognition.