Black Moth Super Rainbow

The Profile

Black Moth Super Rainbow is an American electronic/psychedelic group led by Tobacco (Tom Fec), known for vocoder-heavy vocals, analog synth textures, and woozy, neon-tinged pop. Key releases include Dandelion Gum, Eating Us, Cobra Juicy, Panic Blooms, and Start a People.

American electronic/psychedelic music group formed in Pennsylvania, active since 2002 and led by Tobacco (Tom Fec). Notable albums include Start a People (2004), Dandelion Gum (2007), Eating Us (2009), Cobra Juicy (2012), and Panic Blooms (2018).

Two glowing reviews celebrate Black Moth Super Rainbow’s vintage, deconstructed electronic sound and vocoder-smeared vocals. The writing evokes bedroom-lab psychedelia, imaginary soundtracks, and a colorful analog haze. Comparisons to Boards of Canada and Air abound, with praise for concise, trippy songs. Overall verdict: addictive and among the highlights of its era.