Society of the Silver Cross is a Seattle-based dark, eccentric-cool, global musical force fronted by songwriters Joe Reineke (The Meices, Alien Crime Syndicate) and Karyn Gold-Reineke. Critics have described their sound as haunting, gothic Graceland, twisted Americana and even yogic metal. Their music explores themes of life and death, beauty and darkness while blurring the boundaries between worlds. Please do yourself a solid and attend one of their upcoming shows with Dead Spells and Solara Obscura.
The Portland Show will be held January 11 at at Coffin Club, 421 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97214-1118. The Seattle show will eclipse the Tractor Tavern on January 9. The Astoria show will rock the Obelisk Beer Co on January 10. The Vancouver, BC show will take place at Lanalou’s on January 25. The Mexico City show commences the evening of February 1.
Drawing inspiration from the rich musical traditions of India, Society of the Silver Cross incorporates harmonium (Indian pump organ) and shahi baaja (Indian autoharp) with 12-string acoustic guitar, Hammond B3 organ, esoteric synthesizers (swarmatron, therevox, surge), commanding tribal rhythms and chant-like vocals. The result is a dark and spellbinding fusion of east meets west with hypnotic melodies and immersive soundscapes.
Their latest album, Festival of Invocations (2024), has earned praise from Rolling Stone as “a sonic odyssey that leads listeners through otherworldly realms” and from SPIN as “an eerie, hypnotic spell pulling listeners into a dark, cinematic world.” This follows their critically acclaimed debut album 1 Verse (2019), lauded as “one of the year’s most unique and compelling debuts.”
The band’s live performances include drummer Mark Etherington and Leeni Ramadan on Mellotron, Shahi Baaja and backing vocals, both bring dynamic and captivating performances to the stage.
Society of the Silver Cross reimagines contemporary Gothic music, blending mystery, romance, and spiritualism into their evocative sound. Their music transcends earthly bounds, leaving a profound and lasting impact on listeners and the modern music scene alike.
Dead Spells is a dark post-punk band from Seattle that weaves haunting atmospheric melodies from a variety of influences. Drawing inspiration from the cinematic vibe of westerns, 60s psychedelia, and post-punk noise, the band crafts a unique sonic experience.
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Enjoy Society of the Silver Cross’s recent song “Rajasthan” (below) which is getting AirPlay on KEXP here:
