Polish Gothic/art rock band Dumb Moon is back, and they’re bringing an even darker and more emotionally charged sound with their second EP, Szepty Mroku. Formed in 2021 and solidified in their current lineup—Magda Morkisz on vocals, Marcin Stypuła on guitar, Łukasz Stachura on bass, and Sebastian Pikoń on drums—the Polish metal act is making a bold declaration of identity with their new release. Red more about it in our chat with the singer Magda Morkisz.
Welcome to Dumb Moon
Welcome to Femme Metal Webzine! How are you doing, and how has this period been treating you?
Hi, thank you for having us. Lately, things have been quite busy for us, but in a positive sense. We’re feeling good, we try to treat the band seriously and put a lot of heart into making it grow. It’s been an intense time – lots of concert planning and recording new material – but that energy gives us strength to keep going.
Discovering Dumb Moon
For the readers who may not yet be familiar with Dumb Moon, could you introduce the band and share how it all came together?
Dumb Moon was formed in 2021, but we really started playing seriously in 2022. At the beginning there were a few lineup changes, but over time we found our balance. For about a year now, we’ve been working in the current lineup: Magda Morkisz on vocals, Marcin Stypuła on guitar, Łukasz Stachura on bass, and Sebastian Pikoń on drums. This is today’s Dumb Moon.
The second EP Szepty Mroku
Dumb Moon recently released their second EP, Szepty Mroku. What can you tell us about the overall production process?
This release is in some ways a continuation of our first mini-album, but the sound is darker and more emotionally charged. At that time, we were going through lineup changes, so those feelings naturally found their place in the music. At the same time, it’s a bit of a preview of where we’re headed. The production process went smoothly – we recorded at dmb Recording Studio with Dominik Wawak and Piotr Stopka, who had a huge influence on the final sound. Working with them was a great experience.
The title track – Dumb Moon
The self-titled track was released on August 3rd along with a special music video. What can you share about “Dumb Moon” as a song?
“Dumb Moon” is essentially the essence of who we are as a band. It’s a track that shows the direction we want to take — heavier, more energetic, and definitely darker. It’s our declaration of identity, in a way. As for the video, we chose a very special location for it.
Shooting the video
As mentioned, the video was filmed in a unique location — the neo-gothic Larisch Palace in Bulowice (near Bielsko-Biała). How and why did you choose this setting? Do you have a favorite memory from the shoot?
Yes, the video was shot at the Larisch Palace in Bulowice, which is actually quite close to us. We chose it partly because it’s our local area and we wanted to showcase it to a wider audience, but mainly because of the extraordinary atmosphere of the place. It fit perfectly with the mood of our music. As for memories – there were many! It was freezing cold, and the place itself has a dark and unsettling aura. Still, we had a lot of fun because the film crew had a great sense of humor. Thanks to them, this dream truly came to life.
The cover artwork
I really love the cover artwork. How does it connect with the main lyrical themes of Szepty Mroku?
Thank you! I designed the cover myself, as the band’s vocalist. It’s connected to the artwork from our first release, because we wanted to maintain a consistent concept. This time it shows one of the Four Ladies in the mirror — Darkness — and from behind the mirror emerges Eternal Sleep, who already appeared in our debut and will continue to accompany us in the future.
Next plans for Dumb Moon
Looking ahead, what’s next for Dumb Moon? Are there any updates about a possible European tour?
We dream of having our music heard not only in Poland, but also in Europe and beyond. Everything will come in its time, but we’re working hard to make it happen. We’re aware that our music is quite niche and specific, so it probably won’t reach a broad audience. But that’s okay — we want it to reach those it’s meant for. All the lost souls who feel the way we do.
Last words
I truly appreciate you taking the time to respond to my questions. Do you have any final thoughts or messages for our audience and your supporters?
Warm greetings to everyone who feels the way we do — for whom music is something important and a space to express emotions. But also to those who see music differently, as just sounds or background — we’re glad you’re with us too. We hope you’ll find yourselves in what we want to share, and above all, we wish you lots of health and strength. Thank you for the questions and best regards.