Dave Aftandilian
Really interesting approach to DS, adding stoner doom-style heavy drones atop lighter folk melodies, nearly smothering them at times, but at others lifting completely, feeling like the sun suddenly breaking through clouds. The combination feels deeply immersive to me, evoking the excitement and wonder of alchemists as they research the meaning of matter and the roots of reality—but also a lurking danger that waits for those who delve too deep….