Dexter and the Moonrocks
Dexter and the Moonrocks | |
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| Origin | Abilene, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Label | Big Loud[2] |
| Members |
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Dexter and the Moonrocks are an American rock band from Abilene, Texas formed in 2021. Combining elements of country and rock music, they have described their genre as "Western space grunge", which they chose to name their 2024 EP after.[3] The band gained traction after a clip for their song "Couch" went viral on TikTok.[4]
Discography
EPs
- Dexter and the Moonrocks (2021)
- Western Space Grunge (2024)
- Happy to Be Here (2025)
- Donkey Flats (2025)
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Alt. [5] |
US Rock [6] |
US Rock Air. [7] | |||
| "Sad in Carolina" | 2024 | 1 | — | 9 | Western Space Grunge |
| "Ritalin" | 2025 | 4 | — | 25 | Happy to Be Here |
| "Freakin' Out" | 2026 | — | 28 | — | TBA |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | "Space Invader" | Trent Starks |
| 2024 | "For Once" | Michael Herrick |
| "Messed Up Kid" | ||
| 2025 | "Say I..." | |
| "Happy to Be Here" | ||
| 2026 | "Flavorless" | Ilona Donovan |
| "Freakin' Out" |
References
- ^ Storrs, Mikaila (3 December 2024). "Dexter & the Moonrocks announce tour to start this February". // MELODIC Magazine » Melodic Magazine keeps you up to date on your favorite musicians with interviews, tour dates, live photos, and live show reviews.
- ^ "News: Dexter and the Moonrocks to Release New EP". 22 April 2025.
- ^ "The New Y'allternative Sound is Straight Out of Abilene". 16 May 2025.
- ^ "Dexter and the Moonrocks rides wave of momentum into the Radio Room: Upstate Beat". 4 February 2025.
- ^ Peaks on the Alternative Airplay chart:
- "Sad in Carolina": "Alternative Airplay - Week of December 07, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- "Ritalin": "Alternative Airplay - Week of June 21, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
- ^ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs: Week of March 28, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved March 25, 2026.
- ^ Peaks on the Rock & Alternative Airplay chart:
- "Sad in Carolina": "Rock & Alternative Airplay: Week of December 21, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- "Ritalin": "Rock & Alternative Airplay: Week of May 24, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved March 18, 2025.