H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society

The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society formed in 2004, taking its name and inspiration from the horror writer's unsettling universe. They've released albums like 'The Decline and Fall of Civilization' in 2004, 'The Eldritch Dritch Hymns' in 2007, and 'The Carol of the Old Ones' in 2016. Their songs include 'The White Ship' and 'A Shoggoth on The Roof,' which fit their general approach of setting Lovecraftian themes to music.

Edward Ka-Spel handles vocals and guitar, with John Contreras on synths and keyboards. The group also includes Nicholas Bullen on saxophone and flute, Doug Scharin on bass, and Matt Waldron on drums. Their sound tends toward ethereal synths and eerie effects, creating the kind of atmosphere you might expect from a project dedicated to cosmic horror.

Some listeners have found their material unsettling or too occult, but the band seems comfortable with that reaction. They're not trying to make cheerful pop music. Tracks like 'All I Want For Solstice Is My Sanity' and 'It's beginning to look a lot like fish-men' suggest they don't mind a dark sense of humor either.