About this episode
Nick DiSalvo of Elder discusses the band's evolution and new album Through Zero in this episode.
Episode 458 of Signals From Mars features Victor M. Ruiz in conversation with Nick DiSalvo of Elder. In this interview, Nick discusses Elder’s evolution from the band’s early Meteor City era to their new album Through Zero. The conversation explores Elder’s heavy psychedelic rock sound, progressive songwriting, long-form songs, doom and stoner rock roots, Massachusetts upbringing, life in Europe, creative control, independent labels, vinyl culture, production, mixing, and the band’s connection with fans. This episode is for listeners searching for an Elder interview, Nick DiSalvo interview, Through Zero interview, heavy psychedelic rock podcast, progressive rock podcast, stoner rock podcast, doom metal podcast, hard rock podcast, heavy metal podcast, rock interview, metal interview, underground rock, vinyl records, independent labels, and modern heavy music that rewards repeat listening. Fans of Elder, Through Zero, Lore, Reflections Of A Floating World, Omens, Innate Passage, heavy psych, progressive rock, doom, stoner rock, and atmospheric riff-driven music will enjoy this conversation about songwriting, sound, growth, and artistic identity. Thank you to my Patrons for all of…
People in this episode
Host: Victor M. Ruiz
Guest: Nick DiSalvo
Topics covered
- heavy psychedelic rock
- progressive songwriting
- stoner rock
- doom metal
- artistic identity
- vinyl culture
Keywords
- Elder interview
- Nick DiSalvo interview
- Through Zero interview
- heavy psychedelic rock podcast
- progressive rock podcast
- stoner rock podcast
- doom metal podcast
- hard rock podcast
- heavy metal podcast
- modern heavy music
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Elder
Books & works: Through Zero, Lore, Reflections Of A Floating World, Omens, Innate Passage
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