Hailing from Portland, Maine; MOMENTS OF is an Alternative Pop-Punk/Emo band that simultaneously defies and revitalizes the genre. Started as a solo project by Frontman Jackson Howard who’s unique guitar work quickly garnered him a regional reputation and his new found talent for lyrics and harmony laid the groundwork for a new take on a familiar sound. Needing to polish the sound further; he hit the pavement and Moments Of quickly grew into a powerful super group featuring some of Maine's most talented local legends. Jackson recruited Ben Wilson for guitar and vocals. In addition to his devastating vocal timbre; Ben’s intoxicating level of charisma and stage presence sets the standard and pays tribute to the energy of the music itself. Rounding out the sound of the guitars, Jackson added Adam Howarth on Guitar. Adam’s technical ability and willingness to step outside the box, gave Moments Of even more of a creative edge. Turning to Drums and Bass, Jackson involved Alex Baldyga and Kyle Gravel to balance and round out the razor sharp sound of the music. Between Alex’s thunderous strikes and seamless transition and Kyle’s paradoxical punchy-smooth groove, the band completes their sound and continues to push their own limits.

Since their debut at the Worcester Palladium in the summer of 2023, they’ve gone on to share stages with acts like Sparks The Rescue, Millington, Barry Hendrix, NOT, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, & The Used alongside both lineups on the 2025 & 2026 Emo’s Not Dead Cruise.

M.O. is constantly reaching for new heights & stages alike to cultivate & celebrate energies through the vehicle of musical consciousness, creativity, & connection w/community. Moments Of simultaneously defies and revitalizes the genre.