In the summer of 2000, Modest Mouse released The Moon & Antarctica, and today we take a deep dive into the stories, sounds, and strange mythology behind Modest Mouse’s major-label debut. From cosmic themes and broken jaw myths to existential dread and the Volkswagen controversy, this video explores how the band created one of indie rock’s most haunting and forward-looking albums just as the world itself began to fracture. Watch the episode on YouTube and go deeper with more video episodes.  ✉️ Join the Poetic Wax Podcast newsletter  🎧 Get The Moon And Antarctica on Vinyl https://amzn.to/4n5nSkG  🎧 Get Modest Mouse on Vinyl https://amzn.to/3BEoPgW  Poetic Wax is a weekly music history series hosted by Andy Fenstermaker, where he digs into the record collection he's been building since the 1990s to uncover the sometimes little told stories behind the artists, albums, and songs from within.