Boise’s Cactus Moon blends analog warmth, cinematic folk, and desert soul in their debut album Day for Night; hear their journey on The Gordie Tamayo Show.
Boise’s rising indie duo Cactus Moon is stepping into the spotlight with a sound that’s as dusty as it is divine. Their upcoming debut album Day for Night and lead single “Anytime” are already turning heads, capturing a lush, analog-driven fusion of psychedelic folk, spaghetti western, and soul-tinged storytelling. With deep roots in Portland’s psych-rock scene and Boise’s growing Americana landscape, Cactus Moon is defining a new sonic frontier in the Treasure Valley.
So what does it take to build a cinematic soundscape in the city of trees? How do you craft music that feels both timeless and distinctly modern? In this episode, we get personal with Chelsea Smith and Freeman DeJongh to find out.
Welcome to The Gordie Tamayo Show — where artists, creatives, and innovators pull back the curtain. This week, Gordie chats with singer-songwriter Chelsea Smith and producer/multi-instrumentalist Freeman DeJongh of Cactus Moon, just ahead of their highly anticipated album release show at Shrine Social Club Boise.
In this episode:
- The origin story behind Cactus Moon and how two distinct musical paths collided
- How “Anytime” captures the bittersweet cycles of love and return
- The analog obsession behind their dreamy, cinematic sound
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About the guests:
Chelsea Smith is a Boise-based singer-songwriter known for her expressive lyricism and commanding vocals, while Freeman DeJongh brings decades of multi-instrumental and production experience to the duo. Together, they form the sonic backbone of Cactus Moon, a project marked by heart, grit, and groove.
Don’t Miss the Show:
Join Cactus Moon live for their Day for Night album release party at Shrine Social Club in Boise on Sunday, August 24 at 7:00 PM. Get tickets HERE.
