MOLASS are no ordinary band — they see themselves as an artistic movement, a vibrant blend of neo-soul and jazz fusion. Driven by the multifaceted voice of Marissa Möller, the band creates a “groovy fairytale” that balances hypnotic warmth with sharp contrasts, drawing listeners into unexpected musical spaces.
REVIEWS ✍️
“A spectacular fusion of soul, electro, psychedelic and jazz.”
Miriam Busse / Musicspots (2023) Ganzes Review
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“MOLASS was and remains a genre of its own — a musical manifesto in itself.”
– Michael Arens / Soultrain Online (2022) Ganzes Review
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“Complex arrangements, near-free passages, yet accessible and transparently produced.”
– Günter Kösters / nadann (2022) Ganzes Review
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“A revelation of driving grooves and melodic sophistication, soulful coordinates and bubbling improvisations.”
Jörg Konrad / Kultkomplott (2018) Ganzes Review
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“From the first to the last note, filled with music you simply can’t get enough of.”
– Tossia Corman / Coolibri Magazin (2018) Ganzes Review
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“A colorful blend of art jazz, experimentation, and melancholy.”
-Ansgar König / Aalener Nachrichten (2018) Ganzes Review
AWARDS & RECOGNITION 🏆
🥈 2nd Prize – Montreux Jazz Festival Band Contest
Montreux, Switzerland (2025)
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🥈 2nd Prize – FUTURE SOUNDS Competition
Leverkusen, Germany (2021)
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🥇 1st Prize – Jazz Band Challenge
Viersen, Germany (2019)
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🥇 1st Prize – YOUNG TALENTS Band Contest
Viersen, Germany (2019)
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🏆 Album of the Month (“Green Sky”)
coolibri-Magazine, Germany (2018)
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SELECTED LIVE-PERFORMANCES 🎤
moersfestival, Moers, Germany (2025)
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Birdland, Hamburg, Germany (2025)
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UK Tour (2024)
The Garibaldi (Northampton), The Lighthouse (Deal), The Brunswick (Brighton), The Night Owl (Birmingham), Chapel Arts Centre (Bath)
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Winterjazz Festival, Stadtgarten Köln, Germany (2024)
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Jazzhall Hamburg, Germany (2023)
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Jazz Schmiede, Düsseldorf, Germany (2022)
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Leverkusener Jazztage, Germany (2021)
UPCOMING SHOWS 🗓️
