Billy Dodge Moody provides personal space with indie-pop grace on ‘Nobody’
Boston singer-songwriter casts a sense of social compassion
with a prismatic new summertime single out Friday, June 6
‘Ephemera’ EP recorded with producer Brian Charles set for July 11 release
Alt-Americana artist released lead single ‘Meaning To Disaster’ in May
BOSTON, Mass. [June 6, 2025] – There’s a bit of social advice making the rounds these days, unable to be traced directly to one particular person but universally understood and relayed by most, about how we should give people grace as we traverse through our day. It often plays out right in front of us: The parent taking their time at the grocery store; the person driving slowly on the highway; the cashier fumbling behind a counter – all examples of those who may be struggling under a weary smile or a hurried wave. We just don’t know what a person – our friends, our family, or random strangers – is going through at any given moment. Nobody knows.
And Billy Dodge Moody understands this notion well, as the Boston singer-songwriter releases a prismatic new single titled “Nobody” on Friday, June 6. It’s the follow-up to May’s “Meaning To Disaster,” and both tracks will be featured on Moody’s forthcoming July 11 EP Ephemera, the first in a series of EPs that will compose his next album, thematically centering around navigating chaos and finding clarity in life.
A few months after, Moody takes the record and his magnetic sound to the stage, performing live at The Extended Play Sessions Live From The Fallout Shelter in Norwood on November 15.
But not before offering up the buoyant bounce of “Nobody,” its island breeze and subtle surf-rock tones emitting a more upbeat musical vibe than its predecessor, leaning into indie-pop and alternative rock territory with a cool confidence and colorful swagger, even if troubles are bubbling up across the lyric sheet.
“‘Nobody’ explores the theme of emotional masking and the unseen struggles people carry,” Moody admits. “More specifically, it’s about watching someone close to you change – someone who once seemed confident and on top of the world suddenly revealing signs of inner turmoil. The song reflects on the difficulty of truly understanding what others are going through beneath the surface and how much can remain hidden, even from those who care most.”
It also showcases a different side of Moody’s diverse songwriting acumen, positioning his whipsmart lyricisms and vivid storytelling against a backdrop of societal ills. Moody has always retained a sort of lived-in, weathered awareness to his writing, entertaining those seated around the proverbial campfire with an engaging caution.
But now his songwriting tales are expanding, riding shotgun on his life journey, and the sounds are evolving too. He’s retained the folk charm of 2022 album Condition, but opening up for a new sense of creativity that steers away from the influences that may have shaped his sound in the past.
“I used to primarily adhere to inspiration from my main influences and just stick to one genre but I found it to be quite limiting from a writing perspective,” he notes. “Over the years, I’ve tried broadening the scope by listening to all genres and a wider variety of artists to have my sound be a more accurate representation of me verses trying to emulate my heroes.”
With three albums already under his creative belt, Moody is no stranger to addressing complex issues in his songs, balancing a raw intimacy with an ambitious, anthemic approach to connecting with the listener.
But where “Meaning To Disaster” and its sweeping Americana grandeur and cinematic indie folk-pop emotion, about a childhood friend that suddenly lost his life as a teenager, was the type of song that stopped the listener in their tracks, “Nobody” effortlessly takes us for a ride. And it’s an inspired choice for a single as we watch the calendar turn from spring to summer.
“Sonically, I think it's good timing with it coming out right before summer since it has an overall summer road trip vibe to it,” Moody says. “It also reflects the tonal ambiguity of the EP being both musically upbeat with a slightly dark, existential message – a theme that echoes throughout the record.”
“Nobody,” interestingly enough, first came together while Moody was working on a Nirvana cover, and the guitarlines that permeate the track’s introduction call back to the Seattle icons’ Nevermind era. Utilizing a sort-of punk rock palm muting strumming pattern ultimately led to the chord progression heard in the song.
“The style was a bit foreign to me, which actually made the writing process a lot more exciting,” Moody admits. “Usually when I have the instrumental foundation ironed out, I’m just trying to find a melody and I do it by mumbling gibberish over the chords. This particular progression and rhythm lent itself to more of a conversational tone so I just started writing a story of someone recognizing a significant change in someone’s personality since the last time they saw them.”
From there, Moody took the music and lyrics to trusted producer Brian Charles, who engineered the track over a few sessions alongside co-producer and engineer Annie Hoffman. Similar to the process for “Meaning To Disaster,” recording got started at Guilford Sound up in Vermont, and then finished closer to home at Charles’ freshly-minted Rare Signals studio in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
With Moody performing vocals, guitar, and keys, he’s joined on “Nobody” by Sam Bouve on bass; Parker Goessling on guitar; Tyler Simko on keyboards; Jon Chapman on drums; and Hannah Foxman on backup vocals.
Meanwhile, Moody is opening himself up and revealing what’s inside his head as a songwriter. Though “Nobody” isn’t as devastatingly personal as “Meaning To Disaster,” it continues the artist’s hyper-awareness of the world around him. Moody won’t get too into personal details that may or may not have inspired the track, but it’s clear to see, and feel, that as a society, we’ve lost our sense of grace and compassion. All he needs to do is take a look around.
“I liked the idea of juxtaposing contrasting ideas of someone looking normal and happy on the outside while simultaneously dealing with something internally,” he concludes. “To me this is one of my more straightforward songs since it really is just about wondering what someone is going through and not really being able to come to any conclusions – partially because we just can't see what's under the surface.”
That’s something “Nobody” can ever truly see.
‘Ephemera’ EP artwork:
‘Ephemera’ EP production credits:
Music and lyrics written by Billy Dodge Moody
Produced and engineered by Brian Charles with co-producer and engineer Annie Hoffman
Recorded at Guilford Sound in Guilford, VT and Rare Signals in Cambridge, MA
Vocals, guitar, and keys by Billy Dodge Moody
Bass by Sam Bouve
Guitar by Parker Goessling
Keyboards by Tyler Simko
Backup vocals by Hannah Foxman
Drums by Jon Chapman
Artwork by Billy Dodge Moody
ISRC: TCAJN2500152
Billy Dodge Moody bio:
Billy Dodge Moody blends Americana and soul to deliver complex and compelling personal and politically-charged storytelling. Following the release of 2022 album Condition, the Boston singer-songwriter releases a new EP this summer, recorded with Brian Charles at Guilford Sound in Guilford, VT and Rare Signals in Cambridge, MA. The EP is led by the gorgeous May single “Meaning to Disaster” and the ebullient “Nobody” in June.
Media praise for Billy Dodge Moody:
“...a serious and beautiful ballad.” _WoNoBlog on ‘Meaning To Disaster’
“Brilliantly beautiful…” _The Whole Kameese
“The latest from Billy Dodge Moody is a folk meets pop rock song about losing a friend to a heart attack when he was a teenager. ‘Meaning to Disaster’ sees the Boston singer-songwriter laying his emotions bare on a song that, while deeply emotional, is surprisingly upbeat and uplifting. This is a truly beautiful song that was originally written in 2021 that shows the effects of a deep loss twenty years later. As a tribute, it’s an amazing and impactful one. Even if you listen without paying attention to the lyrics, the sense of loss will still be felt. Moody has something special with ‘Meaning to Disaster’.” _If It’s Too Loud
“Moody's profound lyricism in his latest album, Condition, is deeply rooted in the concept of the human condition. It explores various topics, including the complexities of identity, depression, relationships, and loss. His tracks are full of upbeat tunes that balance the sometimes somber nature of the lyrics and enhance the listener's experience in wondrous ways. Moody's compelling personal storytelling influences listeners to reflect on their own life experiences and relationships with others. His lyrics' sincere and relatable nature is touching, and worth every listen! There is no denying that the entire album is nothing short of delightful.” _WERS Best of 2022
“Fresh tuneage” _Krystal 93
“There is a buoyant joy to the swaying chords of Billy Dodge Moody’s tune. A pleasant nature in his voice dots each line of his new tune ‘Good Things’. Ring chords and bolstered up harmonies hit in the chorus, driving, pushing and pressing the tune to the next break. There is a refreshing positivity embedded in those lines. A summertime jam for good vibes and sunny days.” _Red Line Roots
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