hubris. is a Swiss Post-Rock band formed in 2014, the instrumental quartet is characterised by their original style which blends an Experimental touch of Post-Rock, Electronica atmosphere and some elements of the Metal scene.
After the first single “Is” (music video here), today hubris. revealed the second single “Death” from their upcoming fifth album “White Shores,” to be released in September.
Stream the new single “Death” HERE
Guitarist Jonathan tells about the new single: “Death is the song that started it all. It was the first piece I (Jonathan) composed after my grandfather passed away, and those opening chords became the foundation for the entire album.
I’ve always seen our records as a single body of work rather than a collection of separate songs, and this album is no exception. Each track was written at a different stage of my grieving process. The songs reflect my feelings in those moments as well as the evolution of my understanding of “death” as a concept.
A major influence on that perspective was Tolkien’s work, where elves consider the mortality of men a ‘gift.’ This album became a way of exploring that idea and it all started with this song.“
hubris. draw their inspiration from bands like Woodkid, This Will Destroy You, or Jon Hopkins amongst others. With their style evoking introspection, hubris. characterise themselves with the length of their compositions, allowing a range of evolving emotions through softness and power. The band calls forth emotions of its audience due to a heterogeneous musical landscape mixing poetic ambiance and raw energy.
They have released four albums to date: “Emersion” (2015), “Apocryphal Gravity” (2017), “Metempsychosis” (2020), “The One Above” (2023) and will be releasing their fifth named “White Shores” on September 10th, 2026.
All four albums were critically acclaimed and extremely well-received by their fanbase, amassing several million views and streams combined.
Live shows (European Release Tour Pt. I):
25.09 – Fribourg, CH @ Fri-Son
26.09 – Barberaz, FR @ Brin de Zinc
28.09 – Valencia, ES @ 16 Toneladas
29.09 – Madrid, ES @ Wurlitzer Ballroom
30.09 – Porto, PT @ Maus Habitos
01.10 – Santiago de Compostella, ES @ Moon Music Club
02.10 – Lugo, ES @ Sala Clavicémbalo
07.10 – Nantes, FR @ The Black Shelter
09.10 – Leeds, UK TBA
10.10 – Manchester, UK @ Deaf Institute
11.10 – London, UK @ The Grace
12.10 – Bristol, UK @ The Gryphon
13.10 – Birmingham, UK @ The Rainbow
15.10 – Eindhoven, NL @ Altstadt
16.10 – Vlaardingen, NL @ De Kroepoekfabriek
17.10 – Antwerp, BE @ Djingel Djangel
18.10 – Hamburg, DE @ MS Stubnitz
Lineup:
Jonathan Hohl / Guitar
Lucien Leclerc / Bass
Léo Juston / Drums
Matthieu Grillet / Guitar