Twomoonsaway, the alternative rock band from Hillsborough, NJ, is currently performing on tour—most recently playing at Ortlieb’s in Philadelphia on June 28, 2025
Twomoonsaway is a tight-knit indie-rock/post‑punk quartet hailing from Hillsborough Township, New Jersey. Formed in the late 2010s, the band brings together the writing talents of Waverly Panarese (vocals/guitar), Frank (Guitar), Jorb (bass), joined by Carlee Ahart (guitar) on their self-titled debut EP.
Their 2020 EP delivers moody, concise tracks—ranging between just over a minute to under three minutes—crafted with a raw, intimate tone and lean post‑punk undertones. Standouts include:
“darkgreenspirits”, an emotionally potent track about escaping a toxic relationship twomoonsaway.bandcamp.com+4twomoonsaway.bandcamp.com+4qneydl.com+4.
“Numbers”, “Bullets”, and “Fall”, each uniquely exploring personal pain, frustration, missed connections, and emotional voyeurism qneydl.com+1twomoonsaway.bandcamp.com+1.
In April 2024, Twomoonsaway released their debut full-length album so good, which received a glowing 4.0/5 review on Sputnikmusic. Critics praised their evolution into “emogaze,” highlighting their cinematic nocturnal feel, cathartic bridges, and emotive vocal delivery reminiscent of Circa Survive, Fugazi, and classic shoegaze elements discover.events.com+7sputnikmusic.com+7twomoonsaway.bandcamp.com+7.
They’re no strangers to the New Jersey live circuit:
Annual appearances at Hillsborough’s DIY festival “RickStock” (2021–2022).
Gigs at local venues across New Jersey, including Asbury Park Brewery (Feb 2025) and The Grander Canyon in New Brunswick (Aug 2023) sputnikmusic.comconcertarchives.org+2concertarchives.org+2concertarchives.org+2discover.events.com+1concertarchives.org+1.
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Twomoonsaway carves out a unique space with their tightly-wound tracks—short but emotionally resonant—highlighted by personal, first‑person lyrical storytelling, melodic tension, and a DIY-post‑punk ethos. They’re a rising force in the New Jersey indie scene: crafting atmospheric, emotionally charged music, releasing strong recordings, and making an impact live through committed, tight-knit performances. Whether you’re drawn to the post‑punk intensity of their EP or the lush emogaze textures on so good, this band from Hillsborough Township is carving their niche with unmistakable heart and grit.