Indie artist, Aryel Moon, releases trashing new single

Music Review | 17th May, 2025 Aryel Moon

Channeling the sounds of 90's alt rock, Aryel Moon, has a talent for crafting original music that blends grunge, punk energy, and poetic depth. With the single, Bluebell, announcing her to the world in early 2025, Areyel Moon return with the follow up single, Eulogy.

Dublin based, Italian born artist Donatella Camedda (vocals/guitar) comes to us as a fully formed artist. Adopting the name Aryel Moon she draws heavily on the flannel-soaked rock coming out of Seattle in the 90's. The artist cites Hole, L7 and Babes In Toyland as influences alongside contemporary sounds from St Vincent and PJ Harvey to help shape their sound.

Coming in at 3 minutes the latest release, Eulogy, doesn't waste a second in making it's point. Lyrically, Donatella delves into her past to help vanquish demons that circle from previous trauma of manipulation and abuse. Through this primal scream of emotion, she is able to find liberation and rebirth.

When it comes to writing this is done in isolation by Donatella, preferring intimate moments alone to craft the song and hone melodies and lyrics before she brings it to the band. Eulogy was one of the first songs Donatella penned for Aryel Moon, and was completed before the band took the form we know today.

To help bring the song to life Donatella turned to Stefano Vita(bass), with guitars and bass split between the two. Then, to give the song its heartbeat drums were handled by Nicolas Segio Raiman who recorded remotely in Argentina.

From the outset Eulogy is heavy with emotion, there are definite swathes of a young Courtney Love in the vocal delivery and melodic choice. The track is a harrowing cry for freedom while being trapped in a seemingly unending oppressive situation. Donatella says;

Eulogy is a song about the suffocating effects of domestic abuse, manipulation, and gaslighting. Having your identity consumed to the point where you no longer recognise yourself, as if looking into empty mirrors.' Dark as it is the song is subtly laced in hope, ending the cycle of abuse and in this finding rebirth.

Eulogy was recorded in November 2024 by Donatella and Stefano in the producer's home studio in Dublin. The intimate setting allowed for a focused and collaborative process, with the two working closely to shape the overall vibe and sonic identity of the track.

Aryel Moon - Eulogy

The single, Eulogy, is available through all streaming platforms.

Photo: Old Crows Promotions