It takes hard work to appear as carefree and unbothered as Elephant does on ‘Shooting for the Moon’. After their acclaimed debut ‘Big Thing’ (2022), the follow-up sees the Rotterdam indie band confronting its own cynicism – armed with irresistible guitar licks, steadfast nonchalance, and lyrics that paint the everyday in a more magical light. For this cautiously hopeful record, the band called in Flemish singer-songwriter Meskerem Mees and producer Pablo van de Poel (DeWolff).