Might to Release Abyss Aug. 26; Album Details & Teaser Posted
German spousal duo Might — Ana Muhi on bass, vocals, keys, and Sven Missullis on drums, guitar and more vocals — made their self-titled debut (review here) in 2020 through Exile on Mainstream, surfacing after a split of their former, more punk-leaning trio Deamon’s Child. There’s a teaser that came in with the press release below that runs all of — wait for it — 13 seconds, and somewhat incredibly, it’s actually a pretty solid tease. Atmospheric and volatile, it may not give you as much of an idea of what’s coming as, say, a whole track, but it’s got me intrigued at least.
Plus, theirs was a first album that seemed like they could go anywhere from it, so to read below that maybe that’s how it’s happening is kind of exciting. Like damn near everything Andreas Kohl puts out on Exile on Mainstream, I feel like you can approach without knowing exactly what’s up and still find something satisfying when you get there.
All of which I guess is to say I already put in the request to stream the album the day before it comes out. And I didn’t do it on the strength of the artwork alone, but I could’ve.
From the PR wire:
MIGHT: German Doom/Post-Rock Duo To Release Second LP, Abyss, Through Exile On Mainstream In August; Cover Art, Track Listing, Teaser, And More Posted
Exile On Mainstream presents Abyss, the second album from Hanover, Germany-based atmospheric doom/post-rock duo MIGHT, confirming the album for late August release, and issuing its cover art, track listing, a teaser, and more.
Founded in January 2020 by Ana Muhi (vocals, bass, piano) and Sven Missullis (vocals, guitar, drums), MIGHT’s eponymous debut LP was recorded in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, the album introducing the band’s blend of elements from various musical genres fused in their very own intoxicating, organic sound. Between instrumental frenzy and gentle, fragile acoustic parts, an exchange takes place that musically brings together different genres: black metal, sludge, doom, post-rock, shoegaze. The whole thing happens without any showmanship, loud and quiet in perfect complement, the power of love as an answer to life’s questions. As large as the steps may seem at times, they always remain comprehensible. The common thread consists of the consistent and honest handwriting of the two – an uncompromising couple.
Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, MIGHT could not play live as much as they wanted to in support of the debut LP, but they have made waves with some very special performances over the past year or more. Highlights so far include the 2021 Roadburn Redux Festival appearance, where MIGHT played their second concert ever, the 2022 Exile On Mainstream Roadshows, as well as support for Wiegedood and the 2022 Rotormania Festival appearance. Live, the couple takes a unique approach, with Missullis performing drums while broadcasting video projections of him also performing the guitar parts, doubling his appearance, and thus becoming a trio.
MIGHT’s Abyss was entirely recorded, mixed, and mastered by the band. The album’s cover is fitted with a 1976 oil painting by Polish artist Zdzisław Beksiński (February 24, 1929 – February 21, 2005). The impression of the painting, as oppressive as it may seem at first glance, nevertheless radiates a warming confidence and security. This makes the image a fantastic visualization of MIGHT’s music.
Delicate piano sounds are being buried under thick, viscous lava of distorted guitars and a mean bass. Hovering above it, Ana’s subtle, yet haunting voice connects tragedy with hope in a world gone haywire. Or seems like it. Sometimes she must scream.
Abyss will be released through Exile On Mainstream on August 26th, pressed on LP and CD and available on all digital services. Fans of Chelsea Wolfe, Emma Ruth Rundle, Jarboe, Dolch, Treedeon, Neurosis, Ides Of Gemini, and Black Mare should not pass MIGHT by.
Abyss Track Listing:
1. Naked Light
2. Lost
3. Abysses
4. Circles
5. Who’s Ahead
6. Tightrope Walk
7. How Sad A Fate
8. Shrine
9. Lucky Me
10. Dear Life
11. Holy Wars
MIGHT Live:
9/09/2022 South Of Mainstream Festival – Berlin, DE
11/05/2022 – Bei Chez Heinz – Hanover, DE
http://www.might.earth
https://might.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/might.earth
https://www.instagram.com/exileonmainstreamofficial/
http://www.mainstreamrecords.de
Yes, preorder based on the artwork alone could be in order!