MoulD set to drop debut album

Based in the city of Larnaca in Cyprus, MoulD is an artist who’s been forging a sonic and visual world entirely his own. A multi-instrumentalist, producer, video creator and storyteller, MoulD is a creative figure with a defiant streak, blending the sonic aggression of metal and alternative aesthetic with the moody pulse of trap and dashes of Greek rebetiko.

Since the launch of his solo project in 2019, he’s been making an impression and reshaping genres, giving voice to a new wave of emotionally charged, genre-breaking expression. Coming out of the alternative and nu-metal sphere, MoulD’s early musical identity carried the weight of distorted guitars and aggressive energy. But as his influences broadened and his vision sharpened, so too did his sound.

Today, he refers to his style as “grunge trap,” a hybrid of gritty guitar tones, trap beats, emo melancholia and regional flair that feels exactly as rebellious as it sounds. His debut single “King of Men” first introduced the world to this blend in 2020 and since then, he’s been building a catalogue of tracks that dig deep into personal struggle, chaotic emotion and cultural nuance.

Now, MoulD takes a major step forward with the release of his debut full-length album titled Its more FUN in the DARK, a visceral twelve-track record that fully crystallises his creative ethos, set to drop on Friday 16th May. Across the album’s darkly kaleidoscopic landscape, MoulD explores themes of desire, disillusionment, rebellion and emotional volatility with each track serving as a self-contained vignette, yet together they form a truly immersive world via a heady collision of sound and storytelling.

The visual component of MoulD’s artistry is just as crucial; his music videos act as extensions of his songs, adding another layer to the emotional context of the music. They’re gritty, cinematic and fiercely DIY, echoing the themes of his music through moody visuals and symbolic storytelling.

Kicked off with “I don’t wanna be with someone that doesn’t wanna fuck me,” eerie key tones is met with the crunch of stabbing guitar notes and softly ratting hi hats as MoulD’s dark vocal leads enter to spin chanting lines into the brooding atmospheric soundscape that unfolds over a minute of moody electronic-tinged rock.

“cUrSe” follows with gritty guitar riffs propelled by the punch of a trap beat as growled vocal elements glide above, casting an engrossing sound that perfectly captures MoulD’s gripping collision of metal and electronic stylings. With “Don’t Miss me When I’m DeaD,” the bright plucks of pizzicato strings progresses with the intricate taps of percussion as smooth vocal melodies rings out. Building with raucous guitar rhythms, the track delivers a thrilling showcase of MoulD’s pure creativity and knack for crafting enveloping musical moments that are as memorable as they are unique.

Other highlights on the album include tracks like “To Vals Ton Gamimenon Oneiron” with its slick waltz style groove and downtempo arrangement of muted guitar tones, crisp beats and dreamy instrumental flickers capped by his expressive vocal performance.

“The Forest Where I Say My Goodbyes” offers a laid back rhythmic sway and delicate guitar notes to frame MoulD’s songwriting in a more tender setting while retaining the alternative bite that he’s become known for. Closing the record with “The Sound Of My Last Day,” airy guitar layers gently drift to form a hazy atmosphere as hushed vocal elements hover above. Rising with the rousing sound of stomping beats and winding electric guitar lines, he crafts an anthemic finale to conclude his sensational debut album in spectacular fashion.

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