““Oh god, I was awkward as hell at that first show,” Mr. Moran said during an interview earlier this month. “Awkward, awkward, very awkward.” Now 15 shows later—still performing barefoot, but in a trio, and now living in Brooklyn—the 24-year-old, is beginning to carve out a place for himself in the music world. In fact, he recently debuted his first single, “Out Of My Control,” on iTunes. And he’s already gained some visibility for his talent. “He continually surprises us with his voice and depth, especially coming from an artist who’s so new to the scene,” said Joe Hanley, co-founder of The Vault Productions, which produced the track. “His songs speak for themselves, and we’ve been lucky to provide a vehicle for them to ride on. His voice has a truly unique character that sucks you right in.””