MØL

THURSDAY

BIXLER STAGE

20:50 - 21:40

MØL is a band from Aarhus, Denmark blending inspirations from shoegaze, alternative rock, and various metal subgenres such as atmospheric black metal and post metal to create engrossing soundscapes that are aggressive as well as melodic. Following on from the critically acclaimed albums JORD (2019) and DIORAMA (2021), MØL's latest album, DREAMCRUSH, embrace new horizons.

Drawing influence from the likes of My Bloody Valentine, Cocteau Twins and Smashing Pumpkins, MØL pull a gossamer veil over their sharpest, most jagged edges whilst channeling big alt-rock hooks. Steeping even their most aggressive moments in melody creates an emotional dynamic that is the post-rock foundation for their most explosive sonic expressions to date. Loss and grief become focal points yet the band are at pains to make it clear this is not a bleak album, rather it speaks to the joy and possibility of pursuing an idea, and of reconciliation at the place where dreams and reality meet. When life’s central pillars are shaken - or taken away completely - a new landscape is revealed.