Dead Moon

The Profile

Dead Moon are an American garage-punk band from Portland, Oregon, formed by Fred and Toody Cole with drummer Andrew Loomis. Renowned for a raw, lo‑fi, fiercely DIY sound, they released a string of cult records and influenced the 1990s alternative scene. Active 1987–2006 and again 2014–2017, their legacy includes fan-favorite songs like It’s OK and Fire in the Western World.

Formed in Portland, Oregon by Fred and Toody Cole; American garage/DIY ethos; Echoes of the Past (2006) is a double compilation released on Sub Pop with 49 tracks; band disbanded after its release; Pearl Jam have combined Daughter with Dead Moon’s It’s OK in concert; active years 1987–2006 and 2014–2017.

Dead Moon are an American garage-punk band from Portland, Oregon, formed by Fred and Toody Cole. The 2006 double compilation Echoes of the Past (Sub Pop) gathers 49 raw, lo‑fi cuts and arrived as a career capstone. The reviews here spotlight their garage ethos, Seattle-adjacent grit, and lasting influence. Pearl Jam famously blended Daughter with Dead Moon’s It’s OK live. The band disbanded after the compilation, later reuniting before Fred Cole’s passing.