Ben Chasny is renowned in the underground for the work he’s done with Rangda, Comets on Fire, New Bums, 200 Years, and most significantly of all, Six Organs of Admittance. While his own output is varied and prolific, Chasny realized a great emptiness in the world upon hearing the work of Tashi Dorji and realizing not a lot of people were aware of the improvisational guitarist from Asheville-by-way-of-Bhutan. In an effort to right that wrong, he has formed Hermit Hut, a record label distributed by Revolver USA, which will highlight the best in experimental and adventurous music.
Dorji is the ideal first release. His journey from a secluded life on the eastern side of the Himalayas to becoming one of the most innovative guitarists around today is almost as fascinating as the music he creates. After numerous cassette releases, most of them long sold out, Dorji is releasing a vinyl album that compiles the best moments of these obscure releases.
Hermit Hut is just beginning. Future releases will include an album by Australia’s Chris Smith and a reissue of the Six Organs of Admittance album, Maria Kapel. Much more greatness to come.
View Hermit Hut’s website, and pre-order the Tashi Dorji album here: http://www.sixorgans.com/
