MØL Deliver Atmospheric Masterclass at Camden Underworld London Show [Photos]

Eight years have passed since Danish Powerhouse MØL shook the foundations of the underground with their debut blackgaze masterpiece Jorde. In the blink of an eye, we are now just two weeks past the release of MØL’s third full-length record. This latest album is arguably the best from the first quarter of 2026: Dreamcrusher.

The Camden Underworld plays host to tonight’s celebration, and judging by the incredible number of people jammed into the venue, word seems to be out, and MØL may finally be getting the time in the spotlight they so richly deserve. Now that being said, in the lead-up to this show, I have wondered why, after eight years, all the acknowledgements of greatness and three near-perfect records, MØL are playing the same size venues (in this case, the exact same venue) that they were eight years prior. Don’t get me wrong, I will always love seeing the bands I value the most in the smallest, most intimate of settings possible, but a band of MØLs class and quality should have been strapped to a rocket to the moon years ago.

That being said, in my opinion, it‘s only a matter of time for this band, because MØL are out here creating genuine moments of live art. Visually, the pink and blue stage lighting feels like a perfect marriage to the dream-like highs and abrasive, caustic cold of their music. Lead singer Kim Song Sternkopf has such a unique and engaging way of physically emoting and conveying the emotion within the songs, the perfect juxtaposition to the stomping fury of the rhythm section of the band.

The ethereal, neon soundscapes they create live are absolutely jaw-dropping, and the journey they take us on is as soul-crushing and nightmarish as it is blissful and uplifting. A setlist comprising the very best moments from all three records, it’s a nice surprise that newer songs like “Garland” and “Crush” garner some of the biggest crowd reactions of the evening. Unsurprisingly, however its the established songs like “Penumbra,” “Ligament” and “Photophobic” that send the Underworld into a frenzy.

Blending complex, technical melodies and blast beats with gorgeous, dreamlike sequences; it’s a masterclass in live atmospherics. Closer “Bruma” feels like it’ll be MØLs staple endgame for as long as they are a band, and rightly so. A blackgaze blueprint of a song that encompasses every strength in their arsenal and signs them off for the evening in dramatic and satisfying fashion.

Whilst Deafheaven are widely considered the leaders of the blackgaze pack, I believe it’s about time MØL are recognised amongst the flock of contenders to the crown. This was a celebration of a band who have remained consistent in quality whilst growing sonically and emotionally with every new record and live performance.

Our photographer, Chris Andrews Photography brought back this gallery of photos of the Danish band in action from their show in Bristol where they were joined by support acts Tayne and Cold Night For Alligators.