Mochari

Description

Machukha [in Ukrainian: "mother-in-law"] incorporates 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 group's main goal: to express their shared experiences of maintaining humanity in a harsh world. Their debut album "Mochari" speaks of resilience. It explores the human capacity to withstand atrocities and continue to survive day after day. Natalya, who sings exclusively in her native language, Ukrainian, uses her voice as an outlet for genuine anguish. The lyrical and musical narratives of the band reflect their own journey - allowing themselves to embrace pain and learning to let it go, surrendering to it. The music features complex guitar melodies infused with melancholy that blend 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 soundscape that 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 utilized their additional skills: Natalya designed and handcrafted six sets of modernized traditional Ukrainian clothing, while Bláthin directed and assembled a fully FLINTA* cast of movers and performers. Bláthin also appeared as an extra in the videos, using her knowledge as a professional dancer. For fans of Oathbreaker, White Ward, Downfall of Gaia.