Suldusk
{{Short description|Australian band}}
{{Use Australian English|date=March 2024}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Suldusk
| image =
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| origin = Melbourne, Australia
| genre = {{hlist|Neofolk|black metal|blackgaze}}
| years_active = 2016–present
| label =
- Northern Silence Productions
- Napalm Records
| associated_acts =
| website =
| current_members =
- Emily Highfield
- Zebadee Scott
- Shane Mulholland
- Josh Taylor
- Daniel Green
- Hayley Anderson
| past_members =
- Frankie Demuru (2019-2023)
}}
Suldusk is an Australian neofolk and black metal band from Melbourne. The band was formed in 2016 by Emily Highfield as a one-woman project, later growing to five members. They are currently signed to Napalm Records. Since its formation, the band has released two studio albums and one EP.
History
Highfield established Suldusk in 2016. In 2017 she released the debut EP "To A Vestige Of Purest Light". Suldusk's debut studio album, entitled "Lunar Falls", was released on 12 April 2019 through the label Northern Silence Productions, receiving positive reviews.{{cite web|url=https://heavymag.com.au/suldusk-melbourne-one-woman-blackened-neo-folk-artist-debut-album-streaming-in-full/|title=SULDUSK Melbourne One Woman Blackened Neo-Folk Artist Debut Album Streaming In Full!|date=2 April 2019 |publisher=Heavymag|accessdate=7 March 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://metalinsider.net/interviews/interview-with-suldusks-emily-highfield-on-lunar-falls|title=Interview with Suldusk's Emily Highfield on 'Lunar Falls'|publisher=metalinsider.net|first=Zenae|last=Zukowski|date=May 21, 2019}} After the release of Lunar Falls, Highfield expanded Suldusk from a one-woman band into a quintet.{{cite web|url=https://www.angrymetalguy.com/suldusk-lunar-falls-things-you-might-have-missed-2019/|title=Suldusk – Lunar Falls [Things You Might Have Missed 2019]|publisher=Angry Metal Guy|date=December 4, 2019}} On 4 October 2023, it was announced that Suldusk had signed with Napalm Records.{{cite web|url=https://bravewords.com/news/australia-s-suldusk-signs-worldwide-contract-with-napalm-records|title=Australia's SULDUSK Signs Worldwide Contract With Napalm Records|publisher=BraveWords|date=October 4, 2023}} Their second studio album, "Anthesis", was released with this label on 1 March 2024 to positive reviews.{{cite web|url=https://newnoisemagazine.com/news-suldusk-announce-new-album-anthesis/|title=News: SULDUSK Announce New Album 'Anthesis' – New Noise Magazine|publisher=New Noise Magazine|first=Zee|last=Caine|date=February 21, 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://lambgoat.com/news/41254/suldusk-declare-plans-for-sophomore-album-release-lead-single/|title=SULDUSK declare plans for sophomore album, release lead single|publisher=Lambgoat|date=January 8, 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.angrymetalguy.com/suldusk-anthesis-review/|title=Suldusk - Anthesis Review|publisher=Angry Metal Guy|date=February 29, 2024}}
Discography
;Studio albums
- Lunar Falls (2019, Northern Silence Productions)
- Anthesis (2024, Napalm Records)
;Extended plays
- To A Vestige Of Purest Light (2017)
Awards and nominations
=Music Victoria Awards=
The Music Victoria Awards, are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2005 (although nominee and winners are unknown from 2005 to 2012).
{{awards table}}
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| 2019{{Cite web|url= https://musicvictoria.com.au/musicvictoriaawards/previous-nominees|title= Previous Nominess| website=Music Victoria|accessdate=13 August 2020}}{{cite web|url= https://musicvictoria.com.au/musicvictoriaawards/previous-winners|title=Previous Winners| website=Music Victoria|accessdate=13 August 2020}}
| Lunar Falls
| Best Heavy Album
| {{won}}
|-
|rowspan="1"| 2024{{cite web|url= https://themusic.com.au/industry/g-flip-hiatus-kaiyote-ninajirachi-dominate-music-victoria-awards-nominations/TdjzQUBDQkU/02-09-24| title=G Flip, Hiatus Kaiyote, Ninajirachi Dominate Music Victoria Awards Nominations|website=The Music|date=2 September 2024|access-date=2 September 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://scenestr.com.au/music/music-victoria-awards-2024-winners-20241024|title= Music Victoria Awards 2024 Winners|website=Scenstr|date=24 October 2024|access-date=26 October 2024}}
| Suldusk
| Best Heavy Work
| {{nom}}
|-
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References
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Category:Australian folk music groups
Category:Australian black metal musical groups
Category:Blackgaze musical groups
Category:Musical groups from Melbourne
Category:Musical groups established in 2016
Category:2016 establishments in Australia