ABOUT
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Dear Luna emerged in 2017 when vocalist and songwriter Taylor Plasz and pianist Michael Schneider joined forces, initially performing intimate jazz and soul-inspired sets throughout Colorado. What began as a laid back duo quickly evolved into a dynamic four-piece, developing a distinctive sound rooted in alternative pop/rock, soulful vocals, and emotionally driven songwriting.
Known for their captivating live performances and rich instrumental arrangements, Dear Luna creates music that balances vulnerability with energy—pairing honest, relatable lyrics with memorable melodies.
The band has continued to build momentum with releases including “Strangers Maybe," On The Ground,” “Ignite,” and “Melody of Moving On,” earning airplay on Denver stations including 93.3 Locals Only, Indie 102.3, and 106.7. Their music reflects a commitment to telling honest stories while creating songs that invite listeners to feel, move, and connect.
Now entering a new chapter, Dear Luna is preparing to release new music throughout 2027. With an expanding presence in Denver and beyond, Dear Luna is focused on bringing their music to larger stages, new audiences, and the festival circuit—while continuing to build a community around songs that feel both deeply personal and universally familiar.
MEET THE BAND
TAYLOR PLASZ - SONGWRITER/ LEAD VOCALIST
Raised on both coasts, Taylor discovered her voice early, performing with local jazz and blues bands and captivating audiences with her powerful, expressive vocals. Her passion for music led her to Los Angeles in 2009, where she collaborated with Universal Music on her debut EP, helping shape her artistic identity. Now based in Denver, Colorado, Taylor is the founder and primary songwriter of Dear Luna, writing the band’s lyrics, shaping melodies and helping define its emotionally driven, genre-blending sound. Known for her evocative storytelling and commanding stage presence, her lyrics are both intimate and cinematic. Taylor also leads her own pop-focused project, collaborating with DJs and producers creating an electronic, dance-driven sound. You can listen to her pop project here.
MATEO SEGOVIA - LEAD GUITAR + Backing vocals
Plucked fresh from the Lone Star state, Mateo comes from a long standing education in music starting all the way back in elementary school, eventually attending Booker T Washington HSPVA where he pursued vocals, violin, and guitar through various groups and ensembles and taking a year of college at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, just before the pandemic. Now living in Denver, Mateo takes part in several musical endeavors while teaching and working a day job. Mateo takes influence from the stylings of Carlos Santana, Andy Timmons, and Foo Fighters while manipulating the techniques and tendencies of John Frusciante, John Mayer, and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
LUKE HARDCASTLE - BASS GUITAR + backing VOCALS
Luke grew up homeschooled in a musical family where piano was everyone’s first instrument and each day started with a wake up song and ended with a lullaby. In high school he played in bands with Randall Kent and Crisanta Baker (of Lo Moon) and learned a lot about songwriting and execution. After college he decided to finally teach himself the drums and tried everything from playing along with ZZ Top to Incubus and then creating his own beats to the percussioness Nickel Creek. He never stopped writing songs and finally threw himself fully into music after spending almost a decade working with kids with autism because teaching private music lessons started to interfere and a choice needed to be made. Playing solo gigs and also saying yes to anyone who wanted to create music around Denver, he finally found the other members of Dear Luna and hasn’t looked back. Luke brings versatility on instrumentals, creativity in songwriting and quality harmonies to the ensemble.
