"Forgotten Moon" by My Lovely Haunting

My Lovely Haunting emerge as architects of atmosphere, shaping songs that feel less written than discovered. The Melbourne duo summon a world where sound drifts like fog through empty streets, guided by voices that seem to hover just out of reach. Their music carries a strange intimacy, as if each note were whispered from another time, drawing the listener into a space where emotion outweighs form and mood becomes the message. "Forgotten Moon", their debut album, unfolds like a nocturnal film with no dialogue, relying instead on tone, texture, and feeling to tell its story. Ambient currents flow beneath folk-rooted melodies, while subtle electronic shadows give the record a widescreen presence. It feels human at its core—aching, fragile, sincere—yet it’s wrapped in an aura that’s unmistakably unreal, as though these songs were transmitted from a parallel city humming quietly in the dark.

The album’s pacing is deliberate and immersive, rewarding patience with depth. Early moments establish a sense of scale and anticipation, while later pieces drift into quieter, more unsettling territory. Each track stands confidently on its own, but when experienced as a whole, the record gains a narrative pull, guiding the listener through shifting emotional terrain that ranges from exposed vulnerability to eerie stillness. At the heart of this project is a rare balance of craft and instinct. Alex’s cinematic sensibility gives the music its visual weight, layering sounds that feel tactile and lived-in, while Lucy’s songwriting provides the emotional compass.

Her melodies linger long after the final note fades, carried by a voice that is at once gentle and resolute, capable of turning longing into something luminous. What began as a modest folk experiment has evolved into something far more expansive. By treating space as a living component of the music, My Lovely Haunting have created a sound that breathes, stretches, and envelops. "Forgotten Moon" doesn’t just invite listening—it asks to be entered, offering a hauntingly beautiful journey that stays with you like a dream you’re reluctant to wake from.

Theo