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ALBUM REVIEW: Weft – The Splintered Oar

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Embodying a whole lifetime of exploration, growth, and the ever-dynamic passages of life’s trajectory, debut album The Splintered Oar by Weft, which was released via Bindrune Recordings, is a meticulous construction well-crafted by Panopticon’s Charlie Anderson, influenced by a vast range of names and references. While the core foundation of its soundscapes revolves around Atmospheric and Death/Black Metal undertones, Weft also incorporated influences from Prog, Country, Americana, Folk, and other means of passages that aren’t strongly inclined towards distortions and belligerent beats– and it distinctively shows in the wide range of the vocal palette that Weft presented on this album; that dynamic shift from intricate, harsh growls, to choir-inspired clean singing that appear ethereal and enchanting.
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PODCAST: Episode 253 – Don de Leaumont Talks About “Dancing On My Father’s Grave and Other Stories”

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In this episode, Keefy chops it up with Dark Folk and Americana artist (and fellow Ghost Cultist) Don de Leaumont, all about his new album “Dancing On My Father’s Grave and Other Stores” – out on Dark Waters Records this week. Don caught us up on on his path as a solo artist, his musical upbringing, his approach to this album, working with music legend Marissa Nadler, and much more! 

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ALBUM REVIEW: Kariti – Still Life

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One of the many things I love about being a music journalist is the never-ending stream of new music that comes my way on any given day. Sometimes it’s good stuff, sometimes it’s terrible, and sometimes it’s “where have you been all my life?”  The last one is how I felt after just one listen to Kariti’s latest album, Still Life (Lay Bare Recordings).Continue reading →


Singer-Songwriter Don de Leaumont Shares a New Single “The Hearse They Rode In On” ft. Marissa Nadler

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After announcing the upcoming release of his new album Dancing on My Father’s Grave and Other Stories, Dark-Folk and Americana artist Don de Leaumont has shared his second new single, “The Hearse They Rode In On!” The song features Dark Folk legend Marissa Nadler on vocals, who also mentored Don for songcraft on this release. This follows he title track of the album, released recently. Stream the new track on all DSPs, and pre-order on Bandcamp and Ampwall. The album proper releases on November 14th, 2025, via Dark Waters Records. With over three decades of performing music and sharing the stage with acts such as Amigo the Devil, Mike Glabicki (Rusted Root), The Avett Brothers, and Kevn Kinney (Drivin’ N’ Cryin’) among many others, de Leaumont has crafted this project as a labor of love and an ode to his haunted roots of New Orleans’ cemeteries, Bourbon Street dive bars, and loves won and lost. Listen to “Dancing on My Father’s Grave and Other Stories” now!

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Singer-Songwriter Don de Leaumont Releases The Title Track to His New Album – “Dancing on My Father’s Grave And Other Stories”

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After announcing the upcoming release of his new album Dancing on My Father’s Grave and Other Stories, Dark-Folk and Americana artist Don de Leaumont has shared his first new single in seven years, as the title track of the album. Stream the new track on all DSPs, and pre-order on Bandcamp and Ampwall. The album proper releases on November 14th, 2025, via Dark Waters Records. With over three decades of performing music and sharing the stage with acts such as Amigo the Devil, Mike Glabicki (Rusted Root), The Avett Brothers, and Kevn Kinney (Drivin’ N’ Cryin’) among many others, de Leaumont has crafted this project as a labor of love and an ode to his haunted roots of New Orleans’ cemeteries, Bourbon Street dive bars, and loves won and lost. Listen to “Dancing on My Father’s Grave and Other Stories” now!

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Singer-Songwriter Don de Leaumont Announces “Dancing on My Father’s Grave And Other Stories” – Due Out This Fall

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Dark-Folk and Americana artist Don de Leaumont will release his ambitious new album, Dancing on My Father’s Grave and Other Stories, due out on November 14th, 2025, via Dark Waters Records. With over three decades of performing music and sharing the stage with acts such as Amigo the Devil, Mike Glabicki (Rusted Root), The Avett Brothers, and Kevn Kinney (Drivin’ N’ Cryin’) among many others, de Leaumont has crafted this project as a labor of love, and an ode to his haunted roots of New Orleans’ cemeteries, Bourbon Street dive bars, and loves won and lost. Continue reading →


ALBUM REVIEW: Marissa Nadler – New Radiations

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Marissa Nadler’s 10th album, New Radiations (Sacred Bones Records), finds her stripping down to a more minimalist yet cinematic feel. It feels spacious, yep, with an intimate yearning. Her vocals are produced in a similar reverb-heavy manner. Her approach to vocals continues to expand the well-layered vocal harmonies. The harmonies are more prominent in the mix time, adding more depth in the absence of more Rock-oriented instrumentation. Continue reading →


ALBUM REVIEW: Steve Von Till – Alone in a World of Wounds

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Steve Von Till probably needs little introduction to most Ghost Cult Magazine readers. His hugely influential work with post-metal icons Neurosis needs no further elaboration here. What people may be less aware of, though, is that Von Till has been releasing solo records since 2000. Indeed, Alone in a World of Wounds (Neurot Recordings) is his sixth solo offering to date.Continue reading →


INTERVIEW: Tom Osman Interviews Rwake About Their Comeback Album “The Return Of Magik”

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In this new episode, Ghost Cult’s own Tom Osman chats with Brittany and John of RWAKE! Their comeback album “The Return Of Magik” is out now via Relapse Records !  The Arkansas band has made a killer new album and Tom uncovers the mysticism and practical magic behind how the band makes music as a collective.  Continue reading →