Artist Spotlight: Moa Munoz – Powerhouse Bassist, Pop-Rock Songwriter, and Touring Force
Artist Biography
Originally from Sweden and now based in Los Angeles, Moa Munoz is a dynamic singer-songwriter, composer, and elite touring bassist. Falling in love with music after unearthing an old dusty bass guitar in her childhood home, Munoz has cultivated a fierce, high-energy musical identity that bridges heavy rock roots with sleek, confident, and punchy pop-rock hooks. Renowned across the global sync and session community, her work has been featured across major networks and platforms—including Netflix, Ubisoft, Showtime, and Victoria's Secret—while establishing her as one of the most in-demand live and studio musicians in modern music.
Live Touring & Major Collaborations
When she isn't writing top-lines or crafting custom production music in her LA studio, Moa is a powerhouse live performer sharing stages with global superstars:
- Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS World Tour: Serving as a touring bassist in Olivia Rodrigo's high-octane live band, rocking major international arena and stadium stages.
- Sam Smith Live Shows: Brought her signature groove and stage presence to live performances with Sam Smith across the United States.
- Foundational Rock Roots: Co-founder of the acclaimed Swedish all-female hard rock outfit Thundermother, laying down deep roots in heavy European rock.
Notable Album & EP Releases
Munoz's catalog spans high-energy solo EPs, collaborative production-music gems, and prominent sync releases:
- Minimal Beat Pop (Collaborative Album, 2020) – Released via West One Music (And Them Some label), created alongside producers Dario Comuzzi and Ryan Short, featuring bass-heavy, stripped-back pop textures and whispered vocal styling.
- Just Getting Started (Solo EP, West One Music / Little Assembly) – A punchy, explosive collection featuring driving guitars, heavy synths, and powerhouse vocals.
- Extensive Sync & Single Catalog (2020–2026) – A massive array of upbeat, confident, and attitude-driven pop-rock singles and custom compositions tailored for global television and media placement.
Recent News & Ongoing Tours
Moa Munoz continues to maintain a relentless global schedule. Fresh off blistering arena runs powering the bass lines for Olivia Rodrigo’s massive world tours, she remains deeply active in the Los Angeles writing rooms—collaborating with top-tier producers, crafting sync hits, and pushing the boundaries of modern pop-rock bass performance.
Olivia Rodrigo Bassist Hears RUSH For The First Time
00:00 - Intro
00:24 - Who Is Moa Munoz?
00:43 - The Challenge
01:07 - First Listen
02:14 - Initial Thoughts
02:59 - Learning The Song
05:26 - Final Take
11:22 - Revealing The Song
12:01 - Listening To The Original
13:03 - Final Thoughts From Moa