Low Clouds Hang, This Land Is On Fire

Description

On his third Drag City release, Tashi Dorji turns to the electric guitar, moving away from the furious acoustic improvisations of Stateless and we will be wherever the fires are lit. low clouds hang, this land is on fire surprises with its disarmingly gentle drift, a meditative counterpoint to the explosive intensity he is known for. Recorded in a high-ceilinged room in his family home, Dorji lets reverb shape each note, crafting a sound both delicate and immersive, at times echoing the introspective minimalism of Loren Connors or Bill Frisell, with pieces unfolding like a raga’s alap. The result is music that exists within silence, demanding attention to its subtle power. The track titles themselves form the narrative, reflecting political and social urgency. Dorji frames his introspective explorations as “punk anthems” for 2026 and beyond—a call to witness and respond to the ongoing rot of empire, delivered with quiet intensity and profound care.