Half Moon presents:

New Moon - A Night of New Music

Newbury + Logan Mac + Will Foley + Joshua Murray

Half Moon - Putney, London

£2.50 Adv / Door
Entry Requirements: 18+ after 7pm
General Admission (e-ticket)
$3.69 + $0.74 s/c

A night of new music and discovery. Featuring the best emerging singer-songwriters and bands.

Founded in January 2017, New Moon gives music fans the chance to experience outstanding up-and-coming acts from across the UK, Europe, and beyond.

Past New Moon artists include Lola Young, Cat Burns, Jalen Ngonda, Sophie and the Giants, Nation of Language, China Bears, Yowl, Erica Manzoli and Victor Ray plus hundreds more. 

Only £2.50 entry. Food served until 10pm. Doors open 7:30pm.

If you would like to perform at a future New Moon please apply via music@halfmoon.co.uk

Line Up

Newbury is the project of South London singer-songwriter Thomas Allen. Blending 70s soft rock, Laurel Canyon folk and understated indie, his music draws on the songwriting of Bob Dylan, Lou Reed and Van Morrison, alongside Kurt Vile, Courtney Barnett, The Lemon Twigs and Daniel Romano. His songs explore love, loneliness, distance and self-sabotage with warmth, honesty and a cinematic sense of character. Built around guitar-led songwriting and intimate storytelling, Newbury is now developing his live show and working towards bringing his music to venues, festivals and wider audiences.

Logan Mac doesn’t fit neatly into the traditional mold of a rising country artist—and he’s not trying to.

Raised in small-town Oklahoma, Mac’s story is rooted in grit, movement, and a working-class upbringing that shaped both his perspective and his songwriting. Growing up, his family moved often, shaping an early sense of how to adapt and find stability in people rather than places. Music was always present—long car rides with his father, hours spent in his mother’s salon picking songs, and early memories of singing alongside local musicians—but it was never the plan.

That path didn’t fully take shape until later. After briefly chasing music in his early years—playing small shows and even spending time in Nashville—Mac stepped away entirely, trading guitars for hard hats. He built a career in the oil field and construction, eventually launching and running his own company, where he still works full-time today. For over a decade, music took a backseat to building a life—one centered around his wife and three daughters, and the steady rhythm of blue-collar work.

It wasn’t until 2022, following the unexpected loss of his father, that music found its way back in. Just days before his passing, his dad encouraged him to pursue it again—a request that stayed with Mac long after he was gone. Two years later, Mac returned to songwriting, finishing a deeply personal track and sharing it online. The response was immediate and overwhelming, sparking industry attention and opening doors that once felt out of reach.

But even now, Mac’s relationship with music looks different than most. He’s still on job sites during the week, often working 50-hour weeks before heading out to play shows, sometimes arriving just in time to take the stage. He doesn’t chase the spotlight, and he’s quick to push back on the idea of success being tied to fame or metrics. For Mac, the music isn’t about recognition, it’s about telling the truth of where he’s been and what he’s lived.

That honesty defines his sound. Drawing influence from Red Dirt roots and storytellers like John Prine, Jason Isbell, and Turnpike Troubadours, Mac writes with a level of detail and emotional clarity that feels lived-in rather than performed. His songwriting is rooted in memory—specific, vivid, and deeply felt. He writes the kind of songs that don’t just tell a story; they let you see it, pulling listeners into moments that feel as real as if they lived them themselves.

His debut album, Til the Ground, serves as that foundation—a collection of songs that trace the experiences that shaped him, from childhood through early adulthood. Written as a series of snapshots across his life, the project captures both where he’s been and the perspective he’s carried with him along the way. But for Mac, that chapter is just the beginning. As his life evolves—now as a husband, a father of three daughters, and a man grounded in faith—so does the music.

Because at the end of the day, Logan Mac isn’t chasing a version of success defined by the industry. He’s already found his. If the songs reach people, that’s a bonus. If they don’t, he’ll still be writing them—because for him, the story is the point.

Will Foley is a London-based performer and singer-songwriter who was named the 2023 BBC Introducing Artist to Watch. With his distinctive vocals and engaging stage presence, Will has quickly become a notable talent in the UK music scene. Known for his honest and heartfelt lyrics, he seamlessly blends genres, creating a distinctive sound that connects with audiences. Whether he's performing intimate acoustic sets or playing with his full band, Will's shows are a memorable experience. Join Will Foley live to enjoy his authentic energy and compelling performances.

Joshua Murray writes songs that sit somewhere between nostalgia and hope. Blending intimate acoustic songwriting with dreamy indie production, his music explores heartbreak, longing and the strange comfort of looking backwards. Inspired by the honesty of artists like Phoebe Bridgers, Jeff Buckley and John Mayer, Joshua's songs feel like old film photographs - warm, imperfect and deeply personal. Whether it's the feeling of not quite belonging, holding onto someone who's already gone, or finding hope where you least expect it, his songs invite listeners into a world that's both deeply personal and universally familiar.

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