Mighty Jupiter & The Mooncake Band

Mighty Jupiter & The Mooncake Band are a six-piece ensemble from Riga, Latvia, playing what they call "shoehaze": a dense, layered collision of blues rock, punk, jazz, shoegaze, and baroque-pop textures, anchored by live cello, saxophone, and occasional guitar solos.

The band was founded by frontman Anton Marchenko, who walked away from a successful project in 2015 to build something on his own terms. Eleven years later, that decision is starting to speak for itself.

Their debut album Forced Fun For The Just OK Life was released in early 2025, earning a #4 ranking from York Calling and coverage from A&R Factory. In 2026, the band introduced a new lineup, returned to the stage, and added Latvian repertoire to their songs. 

Their latest single, Hroma Zirgs/Catch Me Now, is a direct hit against fake authority and narcissism and has entered the Latvian Radio NABA Top-10.