Ak'chamel

Ak'Chamel, The Giver of Illness is a mysterious Texas collective that has spent more than a decade creating a singular blend of ritual folk, desert psychedelia, tape experimentation, and post-apocalyptic soundscapes. Known for their homemade instruments, masks, and theatrical live performances, the group has earned a cult following through an extensive cassette discography and acclaimed albums like The Totemist and A Mournful Kingdom of Sand. Their music draws equally from free folk, world traditions, and avant-garde improvisation, resulting in a sound that is strange, immersive, and unlike anything else in contemporary underground music.