Mochari

Description

Machukha [Ukrainian: "step-mother"] utilises elements of post-black metal, emotional hardcore, and punk. The band members come from diverse musical, social, and cultural backgrounds. Through mutual understanding and collaboration, they have established a creative process that reflects the band's primary goal: to express their shared experiences of retaining humanity in a harsh world. Their debut album 'Mochari' is about resilience. It explores the human capacity to withstand atrocities and continue surviving day by day. Natalya, who sings exclusively in her native Ukrainian language, uses her voice as an outlet for genuine anguish. The band's lyrical and musical narratives reflect their own journey - allowing oneself to embrace pain and learn how to let go of it, by surrendering to it. The music features intricate guitar melodies steeped in melancholy that melt into intense waves of rhythmic fury from the bass and drums. Each musical element supports the others, with every moment and note carrying a specific intention. Together, they create a sonic landscape that thoughtfully guides listeners through precise emotions from the very first second. In addition to their music, Machukha has self-produced three music videos that form a continuous story. For these productions, they utilised their additional skills: Natalya designed and hand-made six sets of modernised traditional Ukrainian clothing, while Blathin directed and assembled an all FLINTA cast of movers and performers. Blathin also performed as an extra in the videos using her knowledge as a professional dancer. For fans of Oathbreaker, White Ward, Downfall of Gaia Quotes "