is a Belarusian post-punk band from Minsk, formed in 2017. Their current lineup consists of Egor Shkutko (vocals), Roman Komogortsev (guitar, synthesizer, drum machine), and Pavel Kozlov (bass guitar, synthesizer). Their style has been described as post-punk, new wave, synth-pop, and cold wave.
They self-released their first album, S krysh nashikh domov (С крыш наших домов, 'From The Roofs of Our Houses') in 2017 and later released their second album, Etazhi (Этажи, 'Floors') in 2018, through German independent label Detriti Records. After gaining popularity worldwide, they signed to American independent label Sacred Bones Records in 2020, who reissued their albums, marking their first releases in North America. Their third studio album, Monument (Монумент), was released on 13 November 2020.
In January 2020, Molchat Doma signed with American independent label Sacred Bones Records, who later reissued their first two albums on vinyl in North America. During the first half of 2020, the band gained popularity through the online video platform TikTok, specifically their song Sudno (Boris Ryzhy) (Russian: Судно (Борис Рыжий), 'Bedpan (Boris Ryzhy)'), from Etazhi; the song had been used as the soundtrack to numerous videos created on the platform. Some notable videos that used the song include one made by a user based in San Francisco, California, who compiled several clips of his native country of Russia, adding that he misses being there, as well as a "challenge" that involves a fast photo compilation of the video creator trying on as many clothes in their wardrobe as possible within a time limit. The song's popularity during this time resulted in it reaching No. 2 on the Spotify worldwide Viral 50 chart.
Molchat Doma had planned to tour in North America for the first time, alongside American singer-songwriter Chrysta Bell, but the original tour dates were canceled once the COVID-19 pandemic had impacted the continent. The band contributed to a Black Sabbath tribute album, along with other signees of Sacred Bones, titled What Is This That Stands Before Me?. They covered their song "Heaven and Hell" (Russian: Небеса и ад), with a dark wave sound and Russian lyrics, for the album.The album was released in May 2020, and their "Heaven and Hell" cover was released as a standalone single on digital platforms later that month.
On 15 September 2020, Molchat Doma announced their first album through Sacred Bones, titled Monument, and its release date of 13 November. Alongside the announcement was the release of the album's lead single, "Ne smeshno" (Не смешно, 'Not Funny').
The first Russian-speaking artist at the Coachella festival in Indio, California in April 16 and 23, 2022.
In May 20, 2023, the band performed at the Cruel World Festival in Pasadena, California.
In November 18, 2023, the band performed at the Darker Waves Festival in Huntington Beach, California with Tears for Fears, New Order, The Human League, Echo & the Bunnymen and others.
