Moon Boots
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About
DJ, producer, and musician known for his soulful blend of house, disco, and electronic music and known for his hit songs "Keep The Faith," "I Want Your Attention," "Power," "Sugar," and "C.Y.S."
Before Fame
He developed a passion for playing the piano as a child. He began expanding into playing keyboards and synthesizers in high school. He attended Princeton University and initially majored in electrical engineering. His true calling led him to switch to music partway through college, and he ended up studying classical composition, musicology, and jazz. He joined the indie band Hey Champ as a keyboardist after graduating from college and moving to Chicago. He and Hey Champ were eventually signed by Lupe Fiasco's label, 1st & 15th. He eventually returned to DJing and began producing using the stage name Moon Boots. He released his debut album First Landing in 2017.
Trivia
His music is highly inspired by Daft Punk. He began releasing music with the French Express label before signing with the London-based Anjunadeep. His stage name reflects his fascination with space and the futuristic aesthetics of electronic music.
Family Life
His real name is Peter Dougherty. He was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York.
Associated With
He remixed Dua Lipa's song "Break My Heart" in 2020.
