Lunar Falls

Lunar Falls is the debut full-length album from Suldusk, the project of Melbourne-based musician Emily Highfield. Released in 2019, the album represents a significant milestone in the 'blackened folk' subgenre, successfully bridging the gap between the delicate fingerstyle traditions of artists like Nick Drake and the atmospheric intensity of Agalloch. The recording is characterized by its 'ebb and flow' structure, where tracks often begin as sparse, chamber-folk arrangements before escalating into dense, multi-layered blackgaze climaxes. Critical reception was overwhelmingly positive, with many praising Highfield's vocal versatility and the album's cohesive atmospheric vision. The record features contributions from several notable musicians in the Australian heavy scene, adding a professional sheen to what began as a bedroom-folk project. It stands as a definitive example of modern neofolk's ability to incorporate extreme metal elements without sacrificing its acoustic soul.