Janosch Moldau returns with a milestone release, unveiling his 20th anniversary single “The Ground.”. An enduring musician and soul influencer, Moldau has risen from the post-pop era to become a mainstay of the European alternative scene, with his music heard on MTV, VEVO, laut.de, the iTunes/Spotify Charts, the German (DAC), and the European Alternative-Single/Club-Charts. Known for his emotionally charged live performances and worldwide touring, Moldau now commemorates two decades of artistry with a song that is both intimate and universal.
The video for “The Ground” is stark, symbolic, and deeply personal. Set against the tranquil expanse of a mountain lake, Moldau appears cloaked and solitary, seated on a chair half-submerged in the water. As the song unfolds, he sinks, resurfaces, and slowly rises again — a metaphor for collapse, endurance, and rebirth. The stillness of the natural backdrop only heightens the sense of struggle and release, underscoring the tension between beauty and despair.
Musically, the track shimmers with a rippling synth melody, carried by percussion that evokes wind rippling across water. A tender guitar tone augments the melancholic mood, while Moldau’s vocals ache with both romantic devotion and sorrowful honesty. Yet amidst the heartbreak, there is hope — as if to say, “I know you are hurting, but I am too. But we can heal together.”
Lyrically, “The Ground” becomes a meditation on surrender and renewal. Lines like “Take me down to the ground / Follow me to the ground” echo a yearning for release, while confessions such as “My sins are your crown / I throw myself to the ground” merge themes of guilt, sacrifice, and devotion. Moldau positions himself as both anchor and angel, striking a balance between intimacy and transcendence. The refrain swells into a haunting admission — “I will let you down until you reach the ground” — a reminder of the fragile line between despair and redemption.
With its blend of elemental imagery, poignant lyrics, and shimmering sound design, “The Ground” is more than just an anniversary release — it is a cathartic hymn to gravity, faith, and the possibility of healing together. Or, in Moldau’s own words: “The Ground blends all my intentions into a sad cocktail again. This is how my anniversary party as an artist feels like!”
Watch the official video for “The Ground” below:
Later this year, Moldau will embark on a European tour as a special guest for Chris Goss’s Masters of Reality, followed by shows across the Balkans. Full tour dates can be found below:
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