Møl - Dreamcrush (2026)

Further expanding their aural palette, today we have Denmark’s Møl and their superbly dreamy release “Dreamcrush”. Keeping on their Post-Black Metal/Shoegaze style, but adding more atmospherics and an extra pinch of heaviness, this release capitulates the momentum the band has and propels them to be compared to the likes of Alcest, Deafheaven, and similar outfits. For over 42 minutes, the band delivers one of the most aurally pleasing releases of 2026 so far.

Opening with “Dream”, the band sets a highly atmospheric and intoxicating vibe, with “Små forlis” continuing the onslaught with a peppered step and a masterful mixture of tempos. One second being pretty mellow and the next fierce, this track and others like “Young” and “Hud” unravel the band’s powerful ability to completely change the vibe and unleash some venom alongside their dreamy nature.

With a certain Katatonia-esque vibe, “Garland” is one of the album's most diverse and engaging pieces, delivering crafty melodies alongside harsh snarls and ethereal clean vocals. Showcasing contrast and light vs. darkness, the band brilliantly provides a wide variety of contrasts as songs like “Favor”, “A Former Blueprint”, and “Dissonance” unleash their magic and bipolar nature.

Closing with the massive blistering onslaughts of the opening of “Mimic” alongside its crafty tempo changes and blending into “Crush”, Møl delivers another very emotionally complex and yet lively release. The band’s sound continues to improve and expand, creating very unique and powerful sound palettes that are always evolving and very explosive. If you are a fan of the genre(s), you will certainly identify familiar influences, but more importantly you will uncover a band gradually improving to make the genre(s) their own with effort and experience.

Label: Nuclear Blast Records

Release: January 30th, 2026

Genre: Post-Black Metal/Shoegaze

Country: Denmark