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Directed by Craig Murray
Helicon 1 is a fan-favorite instrumental known for its slow build and emotional crescendo. Though there’s no official video, live performance visuals often show subdued…
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Alternative rock band from Glasgow, Scotland (formed 1995). Mogwai make music in the alternative rock, indie rock and post-rock genres. The band are currently on tour, with upcoming dates in Werchter and Portlaw.
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Directed by Craig Murray
Helicon 1 is a fan-favorite instrumental known for its slow build and emotional crescendo. Though there’s no official video, live performance visuals often show subdued…
Directed by Craig Murray
Teenage Exorcists is a rare vocal-driven track with a shoegaze-pop edge. The video features dreamy, psychedelic space visuals and abstract cosmic journeys—emphasizing wonder, isolation, and…
Directed by Antony Crook
A dense, ambient-driven track. The video’s abstract visuals depict fractured geometry, glitch loops, and flickering light—visualizing tension, chaos, and contained power.
Directed by Antony Crook
The Lord Is Out of Control is a slow, synth-heavy track with haunting tones. The video features a man in a futuristic wheelchair navigating a…
Directed by Antony Crook
San Pedro is one of Mogwai’s heavier, guitar-driven tracks. The video features fast cuts of distorted cityscapes, explosive edits, and chaotic visual overlays—mirroring the song’s…
Directed by Daniel McConnell
Mexican Grand Prix is a motorik, krautrock-inspired track with processed vocals and pulsing rhythm. The video uses black-and-white visuals with reversed footage and cycling motion—creating…
Formed 1995 · Glasgow, Scotland · alternative rock, indie rock · Chemikal Underground
Mogwai () are a Scottish post-rock band, formed in 1995 in Glasgow. The band consists of Stuart Braithwaite (guitar, vocals), Barry Burns (guitar, piano, synthesizer, vocals), Dominic Aitchison (bass guitar), and Martin Bulloch (drums). Mogwai typically compose lengthy guitar-based instrumental pieces that feature dynamic contrast, melodic bass guitar lines, and heavy use of distortion and effects. The band were for several years signed to Glasgow label Chemikal Underground, and have been distributed by different labels such as Matador in the US and Play It Again Sam in the UK, but now use… via Wikipedia
Band Members: Stuart Braithwaite
Mogwai’s studio albums / EPs · 11
Everything you need to know about Mogwai
Mogwai formed in 1995.
Mogwai are from Glasgow, Scotland.
Mogwai’s music spans alternative rock, indie rock and post-rock.
Mogwai have released music through Chemikal Underground, Rock Action Records, Sub Pop, Matador Records, Play It Again Sam and Rocket Girl.
Mogwai have released 11 studio albums, from Young Team (1997) to The Bad Fire (2025).
Mogwai’s most recent studio album is The Bad Fire, released in 2025.
Mogwai’s most-watched music videos on AltSounds are “Coolverine”, “I’m Jim Morrison, I’m Dead”, “Travel is Dangerous” and “Friend of the Night”.
Mogwai’s most-viewed music video on AltSounds is “Coolverine” (2017), with 1.3 million views, directed by Hand Held Cine Club. Coolverine is an atmospheric post-rock track with swelling dynamics and emotional weight. The video uses floating architectural structures and time-lapse urban imagery—capturing a sense of surreal dislocation and haunting beauty.
Mogwai’s members include Stuart Braithwaite.
You can listen to Mogwai on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, SoundCloud and Bandcamp, and watch their music videos right here on AltSounds.