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Mizmor

Doom/Drone/Black Metal·other·emerging·United States
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Strong signals, deserves more attention
LISTENERS
153
CHAMPIONS
0

Mizmor is a one-person doom/drone/black metal project based in Portland, Oregon, formed in 2012 by an artist known as A.L.N. The project's Hebrew name means 'psalm' or 'prayer,' reflecting its lyrical focus on loss of faith and spiritual anguish. Mizmor has released albums including 'Yodh,' 'This Unabating Wakefulness,' 'Prosaic,' and a collaborative record 'Myopia' with the band Thou.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (3)▼
  • •Collaborative album 'Myopia' with the band Thou
  • •Featured in multiple music press interviews (Decibel, The Creative Independent, Spin, Invisible Oranges, and others)
  • •Signed to Profound Lore Records for 2023 album 'Prosaic' after earlier releases via Gilead Media
WHAT FANS SAY (4)▼

“this project deserves way more love and attention”

Last.fm user · lastfm

“Genuinely one of the most soul crushing projects out there, amazing!!”

Last.fm user · lastfm

“Heaviest and loudest band I've ever seen live playing on small combo amps. Pure CRUSHING ANGER.”

Last.fm user · lastfm

“I was in Seattle today, just came home, Mizmor just popped into my mind, started Yodh, realized that them and Dragged Into Sunlight were playing in Seattle tonight and I completely forgot. Please pour one out for me.”

Last.fm user · lastfm
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Q:Is Mizmor underrated?

Mizmor has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 45 out of 100. there is a meaningful gap between their artistic quality and mainstream recognition. they have notable achievements including collaborative album 'myopia' with the band thou.

Q:What genre is Mizmor?

Mizmor works in Doom/Drone/Black Metal originating from United States (Portland, Oregon). As a other artist at the "emerging" level, Mizmor is categorized within the broader Doom scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Mizmor have?

Mizmor has approximately 153 monthly listeners on Spotify. This places them in the niche tier — a small but dedicated fanbase.

Q:Who are similar artists to Mizmor?

Fans of Mizmor often also enjoy Yellow Eyes, Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats, Wolvhammer, Bell Witch, Thou. These artists share common ground in the Doom space and/or the United States other scene. If you appreciate Mizmor's approach to doom/drone/black metal, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Mizmor more famous?

With a Gap Score of 45/100, Mizmor's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (emerging). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage; they lack a Wikipedia page, reducing their visibility in search engines and AI-powered discovery tools; with 153 monthly listeners, they haven't yet crossed the algorithmic threshold where streaming platforms begin recommending them organically; minimal social media and YouTube presence limits their discoverability outside of direct music platforms.

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