Society of the Silver Cross

Society of the Silver Cross is led by husband and wife duo Joe Reineke and Karyn

Gold-Reineke of Seattle’s famed recording studios Orbit Audio and Temple of the Trees.

Their sound has been described as haunting, gothic graceland, twisted americana and

even “yogic metal”. Inspired by the textures and tones of India, they weave drone-like

chants and melodies throughout their songs. The core instruments are 12-string

acoustic guitar, harmonium, B3 organ, shahi baaja (Indian autoharp) and rare and

esoteric synthesizers. The result is an otherworldly blend of east and west mixed into a

lush state of musical bliss that veers into dark and cinematic moods. Epic, playful and

authentic with unpredictable layers of male and female vocals, bombastic rhythms,

sonic landscapes and cosmic atmospheres.