The Creative Process Podcast #5 - Interview with Elder

Over the course of four albums, Boston’s Elder have deftly combined the genres of stoner metal, doom metal, and progressive rock. Drawing on influences from Black Sabbath to King Crimson, the group have slowly carved out their own unique and powerful sound. Thier latest album, ‘Reflections of a Floating World’, was released on June 2nd and sees the group continue to meld adventurous with accessibility.

I spoke to Nick DiSalvo, guitarist and vocalist with the group, about how their creative process has had to change and adapt due to changing life situations, the influence of Japan on the new record, and the place of the album in the modern musical landscape.

[luisfelipenicodemus]

nick is my main inspiration nowadays. Elder mixes all kinds of music I like the most

[ni_n__ho.oh__n_in]

Really dig his songwriting and playing...

[sirwojenheimthethird]

A fantastic interview. Well done, and wonderful to gain insight in to the mindset of such an intelligent and talented artist as Nick.

[ChocolateAndCheese]

nicky boy - it's your guy jake here - love you - from way back when - elder basement shows in boston <3

[estebanjacobs]

YUKIO MISHIMA, been reading that guy a lot, that's who he was referring to in 7:01

[undsind]

"Kunstwerk" literally translates to artwork

[stevemurray]

Reflections and Lore are great. Newer stuff has lost a bit of the magic of those two, for me. Bit too polished lacking that uniqueness that made them stand out in the first place. Opinions...