Dom Malin Celebrates Timeless Connection with 'Blood Moon'
Dom Malin has returned with another profound and relatable slice of indie-folk serenity with ‘Blood Moon’. This single follows ‘Tapping Out’, which earlier this year took the likes of Alexrainbird Music, EARMILK and Amazing Radio by storm, and this new release reaffirms why this British singer-songwriter is currently a one to watch. With a growing army of fans cultivated through consistent TikTok Lives, a thriving Patreon community, and the always essential live gigs, Malin is stepping into his most confident era yet. You can hear that in ‘Blood Moon’, with its full-bodied instrumentation, sweeping melodies, and amber-toned production, this track really stands out as something special.
Themes of nature and human connection are once again central muses to Malin’s songwriting process. Here, he finds parallels in the magnetic beauty of a lunar event to the ever lingering presence of a loved one or dear friend in his life, even though they’re far away and they haven’t spoken in a while.
“Blood Moon is a tender and nostalgic reflection on the kind of connection that never truly fades — that one person who holds a piece of your heart, no matter how much time has passed or how many lives you’ve lived since. I wrote it while revisiting Seattle, a city that feels like a living memory in itself. The song became a metaphor for that rare, gravitational bond — like the blood moon, it’s something beautiful, raw, and awe-inspiring, something you don’t see every day but feel the pull of when it appears. It’s about the quiet comfort of knowing that someone’s presence, even from afar, still brings warmth and light to your life. Musically, it’s atmospheric and intimate — shaped by soft melancholy, glowing hope, and a deep sense of belonging.”
Flourishes of americana punctuate this track, influenced by time spent in the States, as well as that indie-folk warmth and some rocky textures, and yet what it really comes down to is well-crafted, timeless songwriting. It’s all about finding meaning in the smallest of moments; the flicker of light, a passing memory, the vision of a russet-red moon in the evening sky.
Chi siamo
Dom Malin ha costruito la sua vita attorno alla musica. Dall'acquisto della sua prima chitarra elettrica all'età di 12 anni, non ha mai lasciato andare quella meraviglia infantile e la passione per la creazione di musica. È costantemente ispirato dalla potente connessione tra musica e memoria, come una canzone può trasportarti indietro in un certo momento o luogo.
“I distinctly remember coming home from a camping trip in Wales, and “One of Us” by Joan Osborn was playing on the radio. Music has shaped my life, almost like milestones—from rushing home to watch the latest MTV music videos as a young teen, to sharing music with my friends, being inspired by Damien Rice’s live performance at Glastonbury, “Hey There Delilah” coming on in the middle of an art class. These moments are marked by music, which drew me into it and allowed me to discover emotions that I wanted to emulate and discover in my style.”
Nella sua giovinezza, un momento cruciale della sua vita è avvenuto in una mostra di talento scolastico dove ha suonato l'inno iconico di Green Day ‘Time of Your Life’; guidato dall'adrenalina, quella sera ha scritto la sua prima canzone. Più tardi, ha tagliato i denti in giro per Birmingham, Bristol e Manchester, oltre a suonare su ogni microfono aperto che poteva trovare. Ha continuato a studiare Music Performance all'università, che non solo ha portato Malin a insegnare musica, ma soprattutto ha costruito la sua fiducia nella sua musica. Da chitarrista di sessione a attore solista, avrebbe vinto il concorso di talento della BBC Introducing Midlands Young Person e il titolo Wolvestock Country Music Festival all'impressionante età di 17. Ha persino creato una stampa limitata delle proprie demo su una quattro tracce (Boss Micro BR), tutto prodotto da lui stesso dalla stampa alla registrazione all'opera d'arte.
On several occasions, he has been the artist of the week for BBC Introducing Lincolnshire and gained support through numerous music platforms, including the veritable Mahogany. Dom Malin has boundless enthusiasm for playing live.
In 2023, he supported Paris Paloma on her UK tour, supported Dermot Kennedy’s Sonder tour, and headed up his own tour through Germany and Switzerland. In 2024, he joined fellow singer-songwriter Luna Keller for an extensive tour across Germany and the Netherlands and supported Hazlett on his first US solo tour. Earlier this year, Dom also added another country to his gig list with his first headline gig in Madrid.
About Dom & Luna:
On the horizon is a debut collaborative EP with Luna Keller, set to be released September 2025. It’s a heartfelt collection of songs written on the road, blending raw emotion with vivid storytelling. The EP features three brand-new tracks: the lead single ‘Right There with You’, alongside ‘Walls of Gold’ and ‘Stay’. To celebrate the release, the duo will headline their first ever show at The Kitchen Garden Café in Birmingham on September 8th, performing every track from the EP live for the very first time. Looking ahead, Dom & Luna are planning a European tour for Summer 2026, promising to bring their captivating live energy to audiences across the continent. With a unique sound forged through travel and collaboration, Dom & Luna’s debut marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in their musical journey.
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