Domhain and Ephemeral to launch split-single, Domhain’s video for ‘Footsteps’ out now
Domhain
The Northern Irish atmospheric project Domhain have launched a brand new single and video today, “Footsteps”. The track will also be available as part of a two-track split single with the German dark folk trio Ephemeral.
You can get the 2-track single “Of Pine and Oak” digitally and as a limited edition (200 copies) 12â single-sided colour vinyl. Pre-order it here via Italian label These Hands Melt, the EP will be released on 16th May.
We asked both bands feedback on this collaboration. Domhain commented this: âWe are over the moon to share the news of our collaboration with our friends and wonderful musicians from Ephemeral. We are so proud to see these two tracks side by side on this EP, and we hope you will enjoy listening to them together as much as we do. âOf Pine and Oakâ is an ode to nature, to our connection to it, and to the inspiration it may bring⊠which we think will resonate with many of you. A million thanks to our common label These Hands Melt for facilitating this split and for always being so encouraging and excited with our music.â
And Ephemeral added this: âWe couldnât be happier about this collaboration with our dear label mates Domhain who share our passion for mythical, melancholic and meaningful music, lyrics and visual art. Itâs been a great honour for us and an absolute pleasure to join forces for this special release!â
About Domhain and Ephemeral
Hailing from Northern Ireland, Domhain is a new project formed by four experienced musicians from the Irish metal scene. Their sound is a blend of post-black, blackgaze, and atmospheric black metal. Their debut mini-album “Nimue”, released in October 2023 by These Hands Melt, featured guest cello by Jo Quail and was recorded at Foel Studio with Chris Fielding (Conan, Primordial). Each of the three tracks on “Nimue” was accompanied by a conceptual music video created by the bandâs drummer and visual director, AnaĂŻs Chareyre-MĂ©jan.
Ephemeral is a dark folk trio from WĂŒrzburg, Germany, formed in 2019 by Ella Zlotos, Nikolaus Jira, and Patrick Maiwald. Their music creates a blend of melancholic folk with progressive elements, incorporating flutes, whistles, guitars, keyboard instruments, percussion, and strings, all topped with sung and spoken-word vocals. Their lyrics draw inspiration from English literature, exploring themes of longing, growth, transience, and new beginnings.
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