Molchat Doma

Molchat Doma, a band founded in Minsk, Belarus, in 2017, consists of Egor Shkutko on vocals, Roman Komogortsev on guitar, synths, and drum machine, and Pavel Kozlov on bass and synths. Their musical style primarily falls within post-punk, new wave, and synth-pop, characterized by a dark yet danceable aesthetic and a goth ethos. The band draws influences from Perestroika-era Russian groups such as Kino, as well as established post-punk and synth-pop artists like The Cure, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Depeche Mode, and the Human League.

The band self-released their debut album, “S krysh nashikh domov” (From The Roofs of Our Houses), in 2017, followed by “Etazhi” (Floors) in 2018 through Detriti Records. These early releases gained organic traction through word of mouth, particularly on platforms like YouTube and Bandcamp. A significant turning point occurred in 2020 when a track from “Etazhi,” “Судно (БорисРыжий)” (“Bedpan (BorisRyzhy)”), achieved viral popularity on TikTok. This exposure led to the song appearing in hundreds of thousands of videos, peaking at number two on the Spotify Global Viral 50 chart, and number one on the United States Viral 50 chart. This surge in popularity led to their signing with Sacred Bones Records in 2020, which subsequently reissued their earlier albums.

Molchat Doma released their third album, “Monument,” in 2020, which charted at number 21 on the Billboard 200 and Top Heatseekers charts. They also have an anticipated fourth album, “Belaya Polosa,” scheduled for release on September 6, 2024. The band has toured extensively, playing sold-out shows at venues like Terminal 5 in NYC, Shrine Expo Hall in LA, and the Kentish Town Forum O2 in London throughout 2022 and 2023. They have also performed at major festivals such as Coachella, Cruel World, and Primavera, with a worldwide tour planned for late 2024 into late 2025.