Today, we offer the first glimpse of the upcoming Fields of Mildew EP, “IV”, set for release on February 28, 2025. The single, “Tempest (Absence of Youth)”, is now available for streaming.
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With its signature minimalist dark folk, Fields of Mildew delves into the innermost recesses of human emotion, offering an unflinching reflection on loss, resilience, and the stark beauty of barren landscapes.
On “IV”, Fields of Mildew turns its focus inward, exploring the fragmented psyche of a solitary soul caught between the oppressive weight of reality and fleeting moments of imagined relief. Themes of love and loss, fragile dreams, and the slow erosion of hope thread through the album, painting a harrowing yet tender portrait of inner struggle.
Amidst the sorrow, glimmers of solace emerge as the music offers moments of reprieve. Immersive melodies are shaped by the austere minimalism that defines the project’s essence – from its stripped-down instrumentation to its visual aesthetic, inspired by the desolate Teufelsmoor region of Northern Germany.
R commented:
“Tempest…” represents a stark realisation – the clarity that comes with age, recognising that youth has vanished not only from yourself but from everything around you. It reflects the inevitability of death, knocking at the door and gradually preparing the mind to yield to this inexorable force of nature.
‘The tempest is raging, we’re fading away’ is the key line here. We, as individuals, are fleeting and ephemeral, mere fragments of nature, which continues to whirl and sweep everything away in its endless, unrelenting cycle.