Moon Far Away have shared the fascinating title track from their forthcoming album, Acou, due on 13 March 2026 via Prophecy Productions.

Moon Far Away's vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, Count Ash, comments: "With 'Acou', we attempt to catch the mood and rhythm of the moment when the world was created in all its splendor and grandeur. We use the ancient Greek word 'acou', which means 'listen!', as a form of comprehension regarding the sound of objects, phenomena, and the human voice. This song resembles a ritual and a spell that is entwined with the creation of all that surrounds us".

Some of the richest music is also the hardest to categorise. With their fifth full-length, Acou, Moon Far Away embark on a musical exploration of the magical nature of sound. The band from the sub-arctic city of Arkhangelsk in Russia's north is studying the mythological cycle of the universe by assigning certain sounds and musical styles that range from the archaic and folklore to liturgical, classical, and even experimental music to each stage of its existence.

Moon Far Away were inspired by the finding that the world begins and ends in many ancient legends with a sound, from the utterance of a word to actual music or even the Big Bang of science. On Acou, which means 'listen!' in Greek, the word (lógos) and music (mousĭkḗ) are as fundamental to the fabric of the universe as the classical elements of earth, fire, water, and air. The band have occasionally been referred to as "the heart of Russian gothic folk" or "The Russian Dead Can Dance", which are notions that still ring true regarding Acou. Their music appears to be both light and even dreamy on the surface, yet at the same time it comes with a dignity, gravitas and passionate seriousness that set these songs apart from simple pop; despite sounding captivating and melodic.

Moon Far Away have already released four studio albums, a live album, several singles, and numerous collaborations since their inception in 1994, and have dedicated themselves to the preservation of local traditions, both musically and culturally. By combining traditional European culture with the soundscapes of the Russian North and influences from classic to neofolk as well as modern technology, the music of Moon Far Away offers a unique artistic expression where East meets West.

With Acou, Moon Far Away present their richest and most complete album so far, which will find old and new friends from a wide range of stylistic preferences that certainly include fans of Dead Can Dance, Alcest, Wardruna, and many others – although the unique band from Russia's North does sound different from all of those mentioned above. There is only one way to find out: "Acou"! Listen! Link