More sublime gloom from the rising Norwegian trio.
Dim Gray’s stock has soared quickly. The Norwegian trio’s self-released 2020 debut, Flown, introduced their brittle soundworld where post-rock textures, chamber pop hooks and song-centred musicianship collide. The acclaim led to opportunities – their merch stand sold out of albums after they opened for Marillion at their Swedish weekender in May. This September they’ll support Big Big Train on their European tour, and it’s BBT’s English Electric label that’s releasing the band’s second album.
“Another melancholy yet ultimately uplifting listen.” Firmament is another deeply musical, melancholy, yet ultimately uplifting listen. Ushered in by Håkon Høiberg’s reverb-soaked guitars, opener Mare offers a big chorus, with singer/keyboardist Oskar Holldorff – so natural, earnest and dynamic; a Nordic purity to his tone – sells a…
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