Dim Gray are a Norwegian band known for their cinematic, atmospheric sound that fuses rock, folk, and chamber pop. Following acclaimed debut, Flown, and the expansive, evocative soundscapes of second album, Firmament, Dim Gray release their third studio album, Shards, on 28 February 2025 on Grim Day Records. Shards will be available as a CD, black and limited edition coloured vinyl, Bandcamp download, and to stream. Two singles, ‘Peril’ and ‘Feathers’, each won Prog magazine’s track of the week following their respective releases.

The Shards album itself has been described by Prog magazine as “captivating”. Hailed by Guitarist  as, “Superbly performed material that stays with you”, Dim Gray’s sound merges folk influences with a forward-thinking aesthetic, evoking a blend of Radiohead’s experimental edge and Fleet Foxes’ pastoral warmth. A wide and ever-changing palette of sounds and ideas is rooted in the constants of aching vocals and echoing guitar melodies. The quintet explores themes of nature, isolation, and self-reflection through richly layered instrumentation and vivid storytelling.

The band will perform a special album release gig at MIR in Oslo on Saturday 1 March; more details here https://www.facebook.com/events/3470341139764471

You can watch the video for the latest single “Myopia”:

Formed by Håkon Høiberg (guitars, vocals), Tom Ian Klungland (drums), Oskar Holldorff (vocals, keys) and former member Robin Kirknes (bass), the band added new members Kristian Kvaksrud (bass) and Milad Amouzegar (guitar, keys) in 2023. The band have established a strong live presence, as per their recent live EP, and have thrilled audiences while supporting renowned acts like Marillion and Big Big Train.
 
Oskar adds, “Seven of the songs on Shards are about change, upheaval, severance; something shattering to pieces. Although most of these songs are sad or dramatic, some have a tinge of hopefulness to them, as sometimes the pieces of something shattered can be rearranged in different and better ways. These seven songs are bookended by two songs that deal with the opposite; a constant stasis, an unending struggle of two opposing kinds that are reflections of our personalities.”

Tracklisting:

Attakulla

Defiance

Myopia

Murals

Feathers

Mooneater

Peril

Little One

Shards From A Broken Crown

Shards is available as a CD, black and limited edition coloured vinyl, Bandcamp download, and to stream here:
https://linktr.ee/dimgraymusic

DIM GRAY
Oskar Holldorff-Vocals, Keyboards
Håkon Høiberg-Guitars, Vocals
Kristian Kvaksrud-Bass
Milad Amouzegar-Guitar, Keys, Santour
Tom Ian R. Klungland-Drums, Vocals