Demians

Demians is the solo project of French multi-instrumentalist Nicolas Chapel, noted for intimate, melancholic, progressive-leaning rock.

Nicolas Chapel is a multi-instrumentalist who writes, arranges and records much of Demians' material. Reviews compare the project's sound to Porcupine Tree and note Tool-esque passages; the project supported Steve Wilson on some dates of his 2009 tour (as mentioned in DeBaser's coverage).

DeBaser contains a handful of reviews that praise Demians' intimate, atmospheric songwriting and arrangements. Critics highlight Nicolas Chapel's multi-instrumental approach and emotional directness. The albums Building An Empire and Mute are repeatedly noted for their melancholic, progressive-leaning sound.

For:Listeners of atmospheric, melancholic progressive/alternative rock and fans of Porcupine Tree/Tool-adjacent music.