Description
With the release of her second album, Moonstone, Kæry Ann unveils a new side of her sound, crafting a
sonic journey that blends raw emotions with deep introspection. Rooted in the ethereal dark folk and psychedelic essence of her debut, this new work explores heavier territories, embracing doom and stoner influences. Through crushing riffs and haunting vocals, it reflects on loss, the forces of nature, and existential struggle. The production balances raw intensity with a deep, immersive atmosphere, enhancing the album’s emotional depth.
The album opens with a song in Latin, setting the tone with a ritualistic invocation. As its title suggests, it serves as a reminder to preserve one’s inner purity in a decaying world, weaving ancient echoes into the album’s foundation. Todeslied follows as a hymn to death, carrying a solemn mood. The record also draws upon literary inspirations: one track is based on The Road by Cormac McCarthy, evoking apocalyptic desolation and the desperate fight for survival, while Dress in flames gives voice to the fury and imprisonment of Bertha Mason, the tormented character in Charlotte Brontë’s victorian novel Jane Eyre.
Compared to her previous release, which was more personal, Moonstone marks a shift towards greater
collaboration within the band, with a more unified approach to songwriting and arrangements. The
album, featuring two tracks by bassist Francesca Papi, has been arranged and refined together with
Davide Rosa (guitar) and Fabio Orticoni (drums). The release also includes a powerful tribute to Bathory with a reinterpretation of Shores in Flames.
Recorded at Produzione Rumorose, mixed by Maurizio Baggio, and mastered by Giovanni Versari, this
record represents a powerful evolution in the band’s sound, sharpening their identity and pushing the
boundaries of their musical expression.
Side A
1 Puritatem Tuam Interiorem Serva
2 Todeslied
3 The Road
4 Hero and Leander
Side B
5 Mariner’s Song
6 Shores in Flames
7 White Dress
GENRE: Psych/Doomgaze
BARCODE: 0602581290339
RELEASE DATE: 23/01/2026
