"The deepening" CD by Vemod

Limited Edition 2-CD Hardcover.

VEMOD is anything but an average band. The Norwegians exist in musical and lyrical border areas. The second Album of the trio, 'The Deepening', is carved from the same tonal granite that the predecessor 'Venter på stormene' was struck from over a decade ago. The sound foundation is stored in the town of Namsos, where VEMOD was created as a lifelong project from musical passion by then 12-year-old Jan Even Åsli at the turn of the century. The nearest major city is Trondheim, where the eccentric local Nidrosian Black Metal scene, which refers to the city's original name, provided the first musical reference points for VEMOD - as clearly evidenced by the first demo 'Kringom fjell og skog' (2004).

When the Norwegians reappeared seven years later with the track 'Moestæ Qverelæ' on a split single and the demo 'Vinterilden' in 2011, they had changed significantly. The trio had enhanced elements that were already present: a touch of sublimity reminiscent of early IN THE WOODS..., a dash of melancholy, and a pinch of introverted contemplation amidst a wide range of emotional and dark-colored soundscapes. VEMOD's musical transformation parallels the development of the French brothers in spirit, ALCEST, although there was no direct influence in either direction. In hindsight, the Norwegians can be seen as pioneers for currently popular styles such as Blackgaze and Post-Black Metal, although they never claimed either as their own. With their debut Album 'Venter på stormene' in 2012, VEMOD opened their music to new places: a memorable performance at the renowned Beyond the Gates Festival in Bergen in 2013 was followed by the legendary show at the Vigeland Mausoleum during the Oslo Inferno Festival, which solidified VEMOD's excellent reputation even beyond the Atlantic a year later.

'The Deepening' now comes with an altered production, creating a new sound while staying rooted in the band's origins. Stylistically, the Norwegians are also exploring new paths by adding further elements to their sound. The lyrical themes that run through 'The Deepening' tell tales of change, transience, transformation, and growth. 'The Deepening' aims to provide the opportunity to overcome long-held beliefs and comforting illusions. Truth can be painful. And one truth is that at the crossroads where VEMOD's second Album has arrived, a deepened understanding of their musical world awaits.