Moving Mountains

The Profile

Moving Mountains are an American band from Purchase, New York, known for blending expansive post-rock textures with alternative and post-hardcore elements. Fronted by Gregory Dunn, their key releases include Pneuma, the EP Foreword, Waves, and the self-titled Moving Mountains.

Origin: Purchase, New York; vocalist/guitarist: Gregory Dunn. Early work (Pneuma, Foreword) emphasized atmospheric post-rock; Waves tightened song structures with heavier guitars; the 2013 self-titled album leaned into acoustic-driven pop/alt-rock. Frequently compared to The Appleseed Cast and Thrice.

Reviews praise Moving Mountains’ evolution from expansive post-rock to tighter, chorus-friendly writing and then to acoustic-driven alt-rock. Foreword is lauded for epic, melodic structures and strong DIY character. Waves initially disorients but wins with concise power and memorable hooks. The 2013 self-titled emphasizes acoustic textures while retaining emotional heft. Origin and singer Gregory Dunn are repeatedly noted.