New Zealand’s doomgaze/post-rock trio Luna And The Aether to release debut album »Metanoia« on July 31st; first two singles/videos streaming now!

Christchurch, New Zealand based doomgaze/post-rock trio Luna And The Aether is gearing up to release their debut album »Metanoia« on July 31st, 2026.

Watch videos for the first two singles »Mirage« and »Sojourn« below!

Aether: an infinite space, akasha, from which everything unfolds.

Three piece gothic alt-rock band from Ōtautahi, NZ. Weaving themes of death, forgiveness, transformation and surrender through doom, shoegaze and post-rock landscapes. A project birthed at the convergence of tenderness and turmoil. Luna Cubillana on vocals and guitar, Evan Oijordsbakken on bass and Dave Van Eerden on drums.

With their album set to release on July 31st, Luna And The Aether are making their place known amongst the dark alternative realms, their debut show in February saw 130+ people attend, followed by a sell out show in April. Luna’s celtic heritage (Spanish & Irish) is a prominent inspiration for the music, where the lyrics are laced in imagery of temples, healers, ritual and spirituality.

Influences such as Emma Ruth Rundle, Chelsea Wolfe and Faetooth glimmer through their music, but their own unique sound reigns strong above these. Blending together ethereal textures, heavy rock elements and vulnerability, Luna And The Aether bring an element of catharsis to their every performance.

Composed by Martina Steffert-Cubillana, David van Eerden and Evan Oijordsbakken.
Produced by David van Eerden.
Recorded by Jack Lanham (Moonbase Record Collective).
Mixed and mastered by James Goldsmith.

»Mirage« music video filmed by Armand La Roux and Dave van Eerden on VHS and Digital8mm.

»Sojourn« visualiser filmed by Armand Le Roux & Dave Van Eerden. Edited by Martina Steffert-Cubillana.

Luna And The Aether is:
Martina Steffert-Cubillana – Vocals and Guitar
Evan Oijordsbakken – Bass
David van Eerden – Drums

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well