"Musk Ox is a Canadian Neofolk project formed by Nathanaël Larochette, now featuring members Raphael Weinroth-Browne (cello) and Evan Runge (violin). Blending Neofolk’s lush acoustic textures with the expansiveness of Post Rock, the intricacies of Progressive Rock, and the emotional weight of Metal, Musk Ox's self-titled debut full-length received unanimous acclaim from publications such as Decibel (US), Terrorizer (UK), Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles (CAN) and Blabbermouth.net.
Born out of a love for nature’s commanding beauty, and the captivating resonance of the nylon string guitar, Musk Ox was selected to open for Dark Metal legends Agalloch on two tours, and has also shared the stage with Kevin Hufnagel (Dysrhythmia, Gorguts), Mick Barr (Krallice, Ocrilim), Paul Kuhr (Novembers Doom) and Wardruna (ex-Gorgoroth).
With two full-length albums, three self-recorded demos, two compilation appearances alongside artists such as Ulver, Empyrium, Tenhi, Kauan, October Falls and three interlude contributions to Agalloch's fifth full-length release "The Serpent & The Sphere", Musk Ox has established itself as creative force in the world of Neofolk."
Musk Ox (CDr, Promo) Not On Label (Musk Ox Self-released) none 2007Musk Ox (CD, MiniAlbum) Absurdist Records ABIX-001 2008
Woodfall (5xFile + CD) Not on Label (Musk Ox Self-released) none 2014
Tracks appear in compilations
tr. Solstice
Various - Whom The Moon A Nightsong Sings (2xLP, Comp, Ltd) / (2xCD, Comp) Auerbach Tonträger AB 029 2010
tr. The Face Of Patience
Various - Der Wanderer Über Dem Nebelmeer (2xCD, Comp) Pest Productions, Midnight-Productions PEST036, MN023 2010
tr. Above The Clouds
Various - Snowflakes III (34xFile, MP3, Comp) At Sea Compilations none 2014
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