Sun Kil Moon

Sun Kil Moon Returns with Dark Tales – An Intimate Evening with Mark Kozelek in Warsaw

The master of raw honesty and chronicler of everyday life is returning to Poland. Mark Kozelek, performing under the moniker Sun Kil Moon, will play Warsaw’s Proxima on October 16, 2025. The show will present material that blurs the lines between music, poetry, and documentary – combining literary precision with live improvisation.

Mark Kozelek is an artist who follows his own path. He doesn’t chase trends, doesn’t seek cheap applause, and doesn’t aim to please everyone – but when his music reaches the listener’s heart, it stays there for good. As the driving force behind Sun Kil Moon for over two decades, Kozelek has shaped a unique form of musical diary, weaving together stark poetry of everyday life with reflections on time, solitude, and human connection. The setlist will feature both newer works and songs that established him as one of the most significant American songwriters of the 21st century.

From his debut Ghosts of the Great Highway (2003) to his more recent spoken-word-infused albums, Kozelek has constantly pushed the boundaries of form while staying true to his hallmarks: honesty, detail, and emotional intensity. His songs often unfold as sprawling, multi-minute narratives about daily encounters, travels, memories, and people he has lost. They are not easy stories – but that’s exactly what makes them essential.

Kozelek’s collaborators have included Steve Shelley (Sonic Youth), Will Oldham, Petra Haden, and Donny McCaslin (best known for his work on David Bowie’s final album). His work has been praised by outlets such as Rolling Stone, The Guardian, The Quietus, and Pitchfork, while Sun Kil Moon’s songs have appeared in films and series including Vanilla Sky, Youth, Friday Night Lights, and The O.C.

The Warsaw concert is a rare chance to experience Mark Kozelek in the format that best captures the essence of his art – no band, no frills, no protective layers. Just a man on stage with his guitar and words, closer to an intimate journal than to a traditional song.