MOLTENO Returns with ‘Element 2’: A Celestial Journey Through Sound and Storytelling

January 07, 2025

MOLTENO Returns with ‘Element 2’: A Celestial Journey Through Sound and Storytelling

After the success of her debut EP ‘Element 1’, ethereal alt-pop artist MOLTENO released her new EP ‘Element 2’ on December 6, 2024. It’s the second part of this four-part series she’s doing, all based on the natural elements and how we’re connected to them. This one’s about air and the astral realm—so think celestial soundscapes, dreamy storytelling, and that kind of cosmic, floaty feeling. She’s got a very distinct style and vision, creating a unique space for her in the alt-pop world as we step into a whole other universe.

MOLTENO has been called the “love child of Björk and Bat For Lashes” by tastemakers like WONDERLAND, CLASH, and BBC Radio 6 Music. Her music is this perfect mix of dreamy synths, soft, haunting vocals, and really striking visuals. It earned her spots on Spotify and Apple Music editorial playlists. Her new EP, ‘Element 2’, keeps building on that, and the lead single, ‘Moonlight’, sets the tone for this new chapter. The track explores this idea of lucid dreaming and connecting through dreams. The cinematic music video was directed by Daisy Moseley, and there’s this beautiful, surreal and enchanting moon ceremony scene that pulls you straight into her cosmic world.

It’s worth mentioning other standout tracks in her EP which are ‘Stars’ and ‘Clouds’. She mixes soft and dreamy melodies with trip-hop beats that make her songs feel both floaty and grounded at the same time. Each track pulls you deeper into the whole vibe of ‘Element 2’, looking to the sky, the moon, the stars, the clouds, and feeling connected to something bigger. MOLTENO paints a world where imagination meets reality. She said herself that the EP is about how nature ties us all together, whether it’s through the air we breathe or the vast cosmos above.

MOLTENO’s creativity goes beyond her music. It extends to fashion too as she has worked with designers like Longshaw Ward and Eirinn Hayhow to create this unique futuristic look that matches her sound. Her live shows are also a full-on experience unique with dreamy visuals and atmospheric sounds, completely immersive. With Element 2, MOLTENO continues to showcase her talent as a storyteller, a visionary and a creator of worlds that stick with you long after the music fades.