MOON FAR AWAY announce new album & release first single
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MOON FAR AWAY reveal the fascinating title track from their forthcoming new album "Acou", which is chalked up for release on March 13, 2026. The visualiser single 'Acou' is now available here.
MOON FAR AWAY comment: "With 'Acou', we attempt to catch the mood and rhythm of the moment when the world was created in all its splendor and grandeur", male vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Count Ash explains. "We use the ancient Greek word 'acou', which means 'listen!', as a form of comprehension regarding the sound of objects, phenomena, and the human voice. This song resembles a ritual and a spell that is entwined with the creation of all that surrounds us."
Tracklist
1. Acou (Prelude)
2. Acou
3. Steel, Light, Love
4. Look, The Human Flocks...
5. Soulofkey
6. 17 Years
7. To Count Her Names
8. Turquoise
9. What Way Your Rose Grows?
10. How Do the Moons Walk on Grain
11. Acou (Coda)
Some of the richest music is also the hardest to categorise. With their fifth full-length "Acou", MOON FAR AWAY embark on a musical exploration of the magical nature of sound. The band from the sub-arctic city of Arkhangelsk in Russia's north is studying the mythological cycle of the universe by assigning certain sounds and musical styles that range from the archaic and folklore to liturgical, classical, and even experimental music to each stage of its existence.
MOON FAR AWAY were inspired by the finding that the world begins and ends in many ancient legends with a sound – from the utterance of a word to actual music or even the big bang of science. On "Acou", which means 'listen!' in Greek, the word (lógos) and music (mousĭkḗ) are as fundamental to the fabric of the universe as the classical elements of earth, fire, water, and air.
MOON FAR AWAY have occasionally been referred to as "the heart of Russian gothic folk" or "The Russian Dead Can Dance", which are notions that still ring true regarding "Acou". Their music appears to be both light and even dreamy on the surface, yet at the same time it comes with a dignity, gravitas and passionate seriousness that set these songs apart from simple pop; despite sounding captivating and melodic.
MOON FAR AWAY have already released four studio albums, a live album, several singles, and numerous collaborations since their inception in 1994. The band from the old Russian harbour city on the White Sea shore has also performed at multiple festivals across Europe. MOON FAR AWAY are taking their inspiration from the folklore and unique ancient heritage of their native lands in the North of Russia.
