1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the band?
The band is Larghrana’s will to express her way of perceiving and understanding the world.
2.You have an ep coming out towards the end of August, can you tell us a little bit more about the musical style that you went for on the recording?
The music of the EP takes shape through sounds with tense textures, unattended and introspective spaces, and a balance between the dynamic and the quiet. It takes elements from post-metal, blackened crust and post-black to build that language.
3.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band has explored so far with the music?
The lyrics are introspective and, in some cases, use storytelling as a resource. They talk about different ways of experiencing what it means to be human; experiences that Larghrana has lived through the eyes of other people. Through these texts, she explores the equilibrium between light and darkness.
4.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Larghrana'?
Larghrana is the name given by her parents, the name of a being between the human and the divine who’s been dwelling on Earth for many years, learning from everything that surrounds her.
5.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the ep cover?
The artwork for the EP is intended to demonstrate the light that is unveiled in the face of absence. It plays with light and portals, inviting one to consider that absence does not necessarily have to be a lack of being, but possibly an experience in itself.
The artwork was designed by Romi Shad, with the exception of Larghrana’s logo, designed by Christophe Szpajdel.
6.Has the band played any live shows or open to the idea?
Some of the music Larghrana has been working on can be heard this September 4 in Barcelona; Silhouettes of Absence played in full.
7.So far very little is known about the band, are you planning on expanding your presence?
Larghrana’s intention is to meet people who feel connected to her experiences. Her manifestations will continue taking different shapes.
8.Currently you are unsigned, are you looking for a label or have received any interest?
Yes, the band is open to working with a label that shares Larghrana’s vision and where the project can continue developing.
9.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of post black metal?
Right now, the band does not have enough perspective to answer this question.
10.When can we expect a full length and also where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?
There’s no specific date yet, though there’s work being done on the full length, with the aim of continuing the band’s expressive intentions.
11.What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?
At Larghrana’s place, there was always music made by her mother; repetitive melodies, almost ritualistic. Nowadays, she connects with artists like Colin H. van Eeckhout, Mathieu J. Vandekerckhove, Lennart Bossu and Bjorn J. Lebon, Tim De Gieter, Caro Tanghe, Dehn Sora; David Tibet; Jozef van Wissem; Jacob Bannon; Damián Antón Ojeda; Michael Hoggard and Jamie Saint Merat; Hasjarl; Iván Ferro; Neige; Brady Deeprose and Dan Nightingale; Mike Scheidt, among others.
12.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?
The threshold is now open.
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