Charles Moothart Shares “Hold On” Single off LP ‘Black Holes Don’t Choke’

LA garage-psych maestro Charles Moothart (formerly CFM) has released his new LP, Black Holes Don’t Choke. Announced at the beginning of December, Moothart has shared a host of singles from the record, which includes today’s focus track, “Hold On.” Moothart’s signature heavy fuzz is still present; however, it takes a bit of a backseat to his newly-present vocals as they swing across the track, building to the track’s infectious, titular chorus.

Black Holes Don’t Choke is meant to be a present meditation. It was written, recorded, and mixed entirely by Charles Moothart in his Los Angeles studio, and he plays all of the music on the album. The implementation of samplers is a noteworthy development as well as the general inclusion of more electronic elements.

Still, the album sounds at home in Moothart’s universe of music to date. The album reflects the here and now. It embraces the elements and sounds of the present without glamorizing any tense – past, present, or future. It conveys a feeling of chaotic love and empowerment within a time of existential turmoil, aiming to lift up what positives exist in a world riddled with toxicity and complexity.

The production of the Black Holes Don’t Choke is another area of artistic growth. Due to a love for classic hip hop as well as a desire to deepen his creative language, Moothart spent recent years looking into the world of sampling and sequencing. On top of this, he has been working to hone his engineering and mixing abilities through his own projects, as well as collaborating with peers in different studios. This combination of elements created a new atmosphere for Moothart’s songwriting to evolve within.

Moothart also has an upcoming West Coast tour that kicks off April 18th at Soda Bar in San Diego, as well as an LP release show planned for March 15th at Pappy and Harriet’s in Pioneertown, CA. You can find the full list of tour dates below.

Charles Moothart is a Los Angeles based musician. Black Holes Don’t Choke is the first release under his proper name, but he has previously released albums under the moniker CFM (also with In The Red). He has spent the last 13 years touring in Ty Segall’s live outfit(s), as well as making records and touring with bands like Fuzz and Goggs. This new album, as well as the subtle name change, marks the start of a new chapter for the multi-instrumentalist.

Charles Moothart ‘Black Holes Don’t Choke’ album artwork

Black Holes Don’t Choke LP Track Listing:

1. Roll
2. Hold On
3. Black Holes Don’t Choke
4. Anchored and Empty
5. One Wish
6. Little Egg
7. Clock Rats
8. Timelapse Choke
9. The Fire I Call Home
10. Crypts Crumble

Tour Dates:

03/15 – Pappy and Harriet’s – Pioneertown, CA (LP RELEASE SHOW)
04/18 – Soda Bar – San Diego, CA
04/20 – Zebulon – Los Angeles, CA
04/24 – Stork Club – Oakland, CA
04/26 – Star Theater – Portland, OR
04/27 – Make Shift Art Space – Bellingham, WA
04/29 – Sunset Tavern – Seattle, WA
05/01 – Starlet Room – Sacramento, CA
05/02 – Crepe Place – Santa Cruz, CA