Elephant Stone

Elephant Stone is the primary creative vehicle for Montreal-based multi-instrumentalist Rishi Dhir, a prominent figure in the modern psychedelic revival. Dhir’s background as a trained sitar player and his tenure in the High Dials allowed him to carve out a unique niche often referred to as 'hindie-rock.'

The project's sound identity is defined by the rigorous application of Indian classical music theory - specifically raga structures and instruments like the tabla and dilruba - to the framework of Western psychedelic and power-pop. Their career arc shows a consistent dedication to analog recording techniques, famously utilizing vintage Neve consoles and 2-inch tape to achieve a specific 1970s warmth. Dhir has become a go-to collaborator within the psych scene, contributing sitar to works by The Black Angels and Brian Jonestown Massacre, which has solidified Elephant Stone's position at the center of the neo-psychedelic web. Critical consensus highlights their ability to maintain pop accessibility while engaging in complex, cross-cultural experimentation. They represent a sophisticated evolution of the psych-rock genre, moving beyond mere pastiche into genuine fusion.