Dexter and the Moonrocks
Self-described "western space grunge" — heavy alt-rock riffs colliding with red-dirt country swagger, breaking out off the viral hit Sad in Carolina.
Dexter and the Moonrocks are a band from Abilene, Texas, who describe their sound as "western space grunge." The music pairs distorted, mid-tempo alt-rock guitar with the phrasing and subject matter of Texas country, and the group found a wider audience after "Sad in Carolina" circulated online.
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Dexter and the Moonrocks at a glance
What festivals is Dexter and the Moonrocks playing in 2026?
Dexter and the Moonrocks is booked at 1 festival: Hopscotch 2026.
Is Dexter and the Moonrocks playing Hopscotch 2026?
Yes — Dexter and the Moonrocks is on the Hopscotch 2026 lineup, September 10–12, 2026 at Downtown Raleigh, NC. They play Thursday, September 10.
Where is Dexter and the Moonrocks from?
Dexter and the Moonrocks is from Abilene, TX.
What kind of music does Dexter and the Moonrocks play?
Dexter and the Moonrocks is tagged alt-rock and country-grunge.
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