HiM

The Profile

HiM is an American music project formed around drummer Doug Scharin that blends post-rock, dub, jazz and fusion; contributors include Rob Mazurek and Christian Dautresme.

Founded by drummer Doug Scharin; notable contributors mentioned in reviews include Rob Mazurek and Christian Dautresme. The music merges post-rock, dub, jazz and fusion and places strong emphasis on rhythm. The band is sometimes confused with the Finnish band HIM due to name homonymy.

Two DeBaser reviews by panurge discuss HiM, a side project led by drummer Doug Scharin. Reviewers highlight a hybrid sound mixing post-rock, dub, jazz and fusion, with rhythmic focus and varied instrumentation. Many in High Places Are Not Well is praised for rhythmic complexity; Peoples is noted for variety and texture. Overall, the coverage is positive with measured reservations about genre fashion.