The Unspeakable Practices is a project spearheaded by Kid Millions (Oneida, People of the North, Man Forever, Soldiers of Fortune, ex-Spiritualized) and celebrated writer Rick Moody, a founding member of The Wingdale Community Singers and an avid music fan & essayist. After becoming friends, the two spoke about creating a music project together and rounded up a handful of diverse and talented musicians to round out their band: experimental trumpet player Nate Wooley, bassists Brad Truax (ex-Spiritualized, Interpol) and Richard Hoffman (Sightings), guitarist Shahin Motia (Ex Models, Oneida), organ player David Grubbs (Squirrel Bait, Gastr Del Sol), and saxophone player Michael Foster.