JOURNAL ARTICLE

Straight Outta 4chan: Exploring the Album Art of the White Supremacist "Moon Man" Music Project.

  • Published In: Race & Justice, 2025, v. 15, n. 4. P. 722 1 of 3

  • Database: Sociology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Peeler, Grant; Pieri, Zacharias P.; Grosholz, Jessica M.; McCullough, Martha 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines the album art of "Moon Man," a fictional character central to a decentralized and anonymous subgenre of white supremacist music distributed primarily through online imageboards like 4chan. Analyzing 99 album covers from 2015 to 2022, the study finds that the artwork frequently features Moon Man alongside symbols of white supremacy, including Nazi imagery, pro-Confederate symbols, antisemitic and anti-Black racist caricatures, firearms, and depictions that glorify or intimidate through political violence. The research highlights how this digital, meme-driven form of white power music diverges from traditional white supremacist bands by relying on appropriation, anonymity, and pop culture references to spread extremist messages more broadly online. The authors emphasize the need for further study of the music's lyrics, audience engagement, and the role such cultural products play in radicalization and hate crimes, noting challenges posed by the anonymity of creators and the evolving nature of online extremist spaces.

Additional Information

  • Source:Race & Justice. 2025/10, Vol. 15, Issue 4, p722
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Computer Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2153-3687
  • DOI:10.1177/21533687241299786
  • Accession Number:187888759
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