Moira is a power rock trio based in Groningen (Netherlands) in which prog-inspired grooves, dance-oriented basslines, and long, soulful solos come together in a live-oriented musical expression. 

 

In late 2023, Moira rose from the ashes of a previous project that generated a tight bond between frontman Matteo Formis, and bassist Tijn Dekker. To complete and embrace a trademark groove section, ascending from Istanbul’s underground rock scene, Efe Yılmaz was chosen to complete the current - and everlasting - formation.

 

After having devoted the early stages to finding a unique blend between tastes, genres, and tonal possibilities, the band made its official debut in March 2024, playing a part in a sold-out event at one of the major student theaters in Groningen. A second, successful participation at the same venue one week after marked another sold-out performance, projecting Moira high in the lively musical community of the biggest city in the northern Netherlands.

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Later in the spring, Moira began headlining local venues, including two memorable performances at the Simplon Poppodium, a landmark of the Dutch alternative scene.

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In the summer of 2024, the band undertook its first studio time together to free-standingly record a four-song debut EP, released on January10th, 2025. The effort received widespread positive critical acclaim both locally and internationally enough for the non-single track "Blood Sugar" to earn airplay on South American radio.

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With the reaching of the final of the "Songs For Freedom" contest with the unreleased single "All Hallows' Day", Moira kept reaffirming itself as one of the most promising ones-to-watch acts of the northern Netherlands; on May 30th, 2025, a sold-out 40-minute set on the legendary main stage of VERA Groningen skyrocketed the band's popularity in their hometown.

 

The summer of 2025 brought Moira to attempt a partial stylistic reinvention as they embarked on a prolific collaboration with producer Avital van de Vlag. At Avital's studio, the band shaped the sound for a more intimate, acoustic four-track EP. The first single extracted, a cover of The Beatles' "Day Tripper", stands as a testimony to the enduring respect for a group that has been an integral part of the members' musical influences.