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Podcast: Dreams of Consciousness
Episode: Episode 107: Fyrhtu
Description: Here is the 107th installment of the Dreams of Consciousness podcast, featuring an interview with Nathan A. Verrill of Fyrhtu.
A collaboration between Leila Abdul-Rauf and Nathan A. Verrill, Fyrhtu is a far cry from the metal bands that the two are known for. Defying categorization, the music combines ambience, drone, noise, and Eastern music in a way that - while still dark - eschews traditional "heavy" instrumentation.
I spoke to Nathan about the project's history, the way they assemble their songs and their use of non-traditional vocals. We also discussed the band's future beyond their debut, No More Days...