The Shimmering Dark + Band in Thornbury, VIC

SEEKING

ABOUT

THE SHIMMERING DARK — Musicians Wanted (Melbourne)

Gothic dream-folk • Swamp ritual • Post-punk ambience • Luminous shadow work

We are a seasoned duo (vocals + guitar) building a live band for a dark, atmospheric project with weight, texture and intention.
20+ original tracks ready for stage and studio. Recording + gigging across 2025–26.

Seeking

Drummer

Bassist

Keyboardist / Synth artist

Who We Are

Vocalist with 20+ years experience.

Guitarist/vocalist with a strong, distinctive style.

300+ gigs between us.

Rehearse 2–3 times a week.

Actively preparing for recording, shows, touring.

SoundCloud: theshimmeringdark

Who We Want

Players who are:

Proficient on their instrument.

Creative and can contribute to atmosphere.

Reliable in rehearsal and performance.

Able to listen, adapt, and be present.

Drawn to darker sonic worlds and cinematic energy.

Before contacting us, please listen to the numerous working tracks provided.

Values

Solid musicianship

Curiosity and experimentation

Preparedness + good rehearsal culture

Focus, humour, steady energy

Non-Negotiables

No racism, homophobia, transphobia, misogyny, abuse, or chaotic energy.
Respect and artistic hunger are required. Nothing less.

What We’re Building

A dark, ecstatic post-punk-folk act with dynamic live shows, ritual atmosphere and cinematic depth.
Regular gigs, touring, and a debut album in the next year.

Influences

Siouxsie & the Banshees • Joy Division • Bauhaus • Dead Can Dance • Kate Bush • Nick Cave • PJ Harvey • Diamanda Galás • Patti Smith • Black Sabbath • Nico • Brian Eno • Lynch • Greenaway • Aubrey Beardsley • Thin Lizzy

If the music hits something in you — if you can see yourself inside this sound — reach out.
Otherwise, it’s not your band.

Contact: Misbah & Nick — The Shimmering Dark

Screen name:

The Shimmering Dark

Member since:

Oct 21 2025

Active within 24 hours

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years together:

4

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

1 night a week

Age:

38 years

Influences

Siouxsie and the Banshees, Bauhaus, The Cure, Joy Division, Gothic fairytales, Thin Lizzy, Jesus and The Mary Chain, Kate Bush, Patti Smith, Nick Cave, Patti Smith, Einstürzende Neubauten, The Birthday Party, Dead Can Dance, Molly Nillson, Black Sabbath, The Libertines, Baby Shambles, Dead can Dance, PJ Harvey, Diamanda Galás, Angela Carter, Aleister Crowley, Gurdjeff, William Blake, H.P Lovecraft, David Lynch, Peter Greenaway films--every one of them, Aubrey Beardsley, Keats, Mary Shelley, Throbbing Gristle, Vangelis, Lana Del Rey, Cigarettes after Sex, Cohen, NIN, The Sugar Cubes, Michael Nyman--esp 'Memorial', The Knife, The Velvet Underground, Nico, T-Rex, Roxy Music, of course Brian Eno- esp Third Uncle! and Bauhaus's cover of it, Bowie- Low and Black Star, The Cramps.

We have a collection of about 20 original songs ( some like Wild you can hear in the video when we had a bassist, and drummer) we love gigging and will release our first album in the next year.

Members Of Band

Nick - Guitar/Vox
Misbah- Vox / Ukulele/ Guitar
Behringer RD6 Analog Drum machine

EQUIPMENT

Street-cube Amp
Acoustic Guitar
Ukulele
Accordian

MUSIC