Crystal Moon Wizard clearly didn’t get the memo about winding things down at the end of the year. Instead, the psychedelic trio closes out 2025 by opening a portal with “Wizard of the Moon,” their second single and video, produced by Adam Castilla, leaning fully into their cosmic weirdness. Channeling the exploratory spirit of Pink Floyd and the restless energy of King Gizzard, the band comes across as confident, playful, and fully committed to the trip.
At the core of Crystal Moon Wizard are vocalist and guitarist Bryce Montgomery, drummer Michael Starr, better known as Drumsy, and keyboardist and vocalist Keenan McGuckin. Together, they build a sound that feels adventurous without getting lost in its own haze. The track strikes a clear balance, feeling both trippy and grounded, keeping the music moving forward with purpose.
The visual side of “Wizard of the Moon” carries as much weight as the music itself. The band’s 70s high-fashion-meets-fantasy aesthetic, complete with capes, gold armor, and ornate jewelry, turns the video into a living chapter of their mythos. It feels theatrical without tipping into excess, perfectly matching the group’s commitment to building a fully realized universe around their work.
Narratively, the song centers on an evil mage, part of a larger story that Crystal Moon Wizard is weaving throughout their catalog. The band claims the tale was “telepathically beamed” into Bryce’s head from another dimension, a detail that feels entirely on-brand. Beneath the fantasy, the themes land closer to home, using demons as stand-ins for apathy, isolation, and the subtle pull toward darker mental spaces.
Sonically, “Wizard of the Moon” floats and blends its way through every moment. Distorted guitars and warped vocals give the track a dreamlike pull, while the drums keep everything forward, preventing it from drifting away entirely. It’s immersive, strange, and genuinely fun. If you’re looking to close out the year with something loud, imaginative, and unapologetically trippy, Crystal Moon Wizard just cast the spell you need.
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