Angelo Moore & the Brand New Step

Angelo Moore — best known as the dynamic, genre-bending frontman of the legendary Los Angeles band Fishbone — has spent decades building a reputation for musical innovation and explosive live performances. In 2012, he launched a new creative chapter with Angelo Moore & the Brand New Step, a project co-founded with Austin guitarist and songwriter Kris Jensen, and Berkeley producer/keyboardist Jim Greer. This band brings together a rotating cast of all-star musicians, including Del the Funky Homosapien, Mike Bordin (Faith No More), and members of Galactic and Thievery Corporation, among others. Together, they explore a vibrant mix of funk, soul, avant-garde, electronic, and pop, reflecting Moore’s restless creativity and love for crossing musical boundaries. Their albums—including 2016’s Centuries of Heat, 2017’s Sacrifice, 2024’s The eMERGENCY heARTS Remixes, and 2025’s Perceptions—showcase a modern, groove-driven sound that’s both rooted in Moore’s past and pointed toward fresh sonic territory.

Angelo Moore & the Brand New Step’s live shows are known for high energy and a genre-blurring setlist, with Moore’s signature wit and poetic lyricism front and center. The project is a testament to Moore’s refusal to stand still, both as a performer and as an artist, and it’s a natural next step for someone who’s always been a step ahead of the musical curve. Whether on record or on stage, they’re a thrilling reminder that true musical innovation never goes out of style.