Elephant Stone

Elephant Stone is a Montreal-based music project led by Rishi Dhir, active since 2009, known for blending Indian instruments with psychedelia and later experimental pop.

Led by Rishi Dhir (originally from Montreal, of Indian descent). Uses sitar, dilruba, harmonium and tablas in recordings. 'Ship of Fools' was produced, recorded and mixed by Marcus Paquin. The album features guest vocals from Malika Tirolien and a contribution from Alex Maas on 'The Devil's Shelter'. Physical release via Burger Records was scheduled after the digital release.

The provided review (rating 2/5) frames Elephant Stone as Rishi Dhir's long-running Montreal project that has shifted from Indian‑influenced psychedelia toward experimental pop on Ship of Fools. The reviewer praises Dhir's musicianship and collaborations but criticizes coherence and originality. Production (Marcus Paquin) and vocal contributions (Malika Tirolien, Alex Maas) are notable.

For:Listeners of psychedelic, indie and experimental pop; fans of Indian‑influenced rock and Rishi Dhir's collaborations.