Malummí are back with their sophomore album, The Universe Is Black, to be released today via Irascible Records. The new record is an eclectic fusion of minimalist, experimentally grunge-tinged indie rock and warm folk-pop, exploring different forms of relationships: to the self, to others, and to society. Fierce and blissful at the same time, Malummí’s new album is set to get under your skin. After the debut album Blood (2021), Basel-based project Malummí now releases their second album, The Universe Is Black. It marks a shift from the calm and gentle, electronically infused pop sound of their debut, venturing into a broader alternative rock sound. Still, it retains familiar elements of the band’s intimate folk-pop with distinctive, expressive singing. On the new album, Malummí applies new...