Shards by Dim Gray

Dim Gray are a Norwegian band notable for their cinematic, atmospheric sound that fuses rock, folk, and chamber pop. Following acclaimed debut Flown and the expansive soundscapes of second album Firmament, Dim Gray release their third studio album Shards on 28 February 2025. Shards delivers a collection of widescreen, emotionally charged tracks, where lush, textured arrangements meet the raw energy of a rock band. The soaring vocals weave nature-inspired metaphors into evocative stories, creating an album that resonates with both intensity and intimacy.

Dim Gray singer Oskar says: “Seven of the songs on Shards are about change, upheaval, severance; something shattering to pieces. Although most of these songs are sad or dramatic, some have a tinge of hopefulness to them, as sometimes the pieces of something shattered can be rearranged in different and better ways. These seven songs are bookended by two songs that deal with the opposite; a constant stasis, an unending struggle of two opposing kinds. The opener explores the repetition of endless struggle, while the closing track reflects on crippling indecision and fear of failure.”

Shards has been described by Prog magazine as “captivating”, and in their review of Shards, Sonic Perspectives write that “Dim Gray are poised for a breakout in the alt rock world.” The album’s final single, ‘Myopia (feat. Vaarin)’, got the band their first editorial Spotify listing.

Formed by Håkon Høiberg (guitars, vocals), Tom Ian Klung-land (drums), Oskar Holldorff (vocals, keys) and former member Robin Kirknes (bass), the band welcomed new members Kristian Kvaksrud (bass) and Milad Amouzegar (guitar, keys) in 2023. The band have established a strong live presence, as per their recent live EP, and have thrilled audiences while supporting renowned acts like Marillion and Big Big Train.

Tracklist

1.	Defiance	4:20

2.	Dim Gray, Vaarin - Myopia	4:23

3.	Murals	4:02

4.	Feathers	4:36

5.	Mooneater	3:35

6.	Peril	3:34

7.	Little One	4:42

8.	Shards From A Broken Crown	2:02

9.	Attakulla	10:01

Credits

released February 28, 2025

Dim Gray is:

Tom Ian Klungland
Drums, percussion and backing vocals

Håkon Høiberg
Electric and acoustic guitars, mandolin, lead vocals on track 3 and parts of track 6, backing vocals

Milad Amouzegar
Electric and acoustic guitars, Persian santoor and setar, additional synth on track 4 and backing vocals

Oskar Holldorff
Vocals, keyboards, programming, additional acoustic guitar on track 9

Kristian Kvaksrud
Electric bass and backing vocals

With:
Ellen-Martine Gismervik - Cello on tracks 2, 5, 6, 8 and 9
Nicoline Krohn Moland - Violin on tracks 2, 5, 6, 8 and 9
Vaarin - Vocals on track 2

Recorded in and around Oslo, Nesodden and Drammen during 2023 and 2024
Drums, percussion, violin and cello recorded in Stable Studios and Newtone in Oslo, engineered by Leif Johansen

Produced and arranged by Dim Gray
All string arrangements by Oskar Holldorff, except track 6 arranged by Håkon Høiberg and Oskar Holldorff
Edited by Oskar Holldorff, Håkon Høiberg and Milad Amouzegar
Mixed and mastered by Oskar Holldorff

Artwork by Grady McFerrin
Layout by Neal Moran
Photos by Anne-Marie Forker
Dim Gray is managed by Kingmaker Management

Thanks to:
Nicoline Krohn Moland, Ellen-Martine Gismervik, Grady McFerrin, Neal Moran, Anne-Marie Forker, Lars Horntvedt, Leif Johansen, Rob Aubrey, Big Big Train, Lucy Jordache and Marillion, Sworn, Nick Shilton and Kingmaker Management, Sarah Ewing, Gregory Spawton and Steve Cadman at English Electric Recordings, Jerry Ewing, Phil Wilding, Morten Clason and WLR, Graham Collins and Music Tour Services, Gary Levermore, Geoff Parks, fans, friends and family.

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