Press/reviews

Word on the street:
The night began with the britpoppy psychedelia of Elephant Stone. Front man Rishi Dhir, who played in High Dials for a while, traded between bass, guitar and sitar, the latter of which is the band’s most immediately distinguishing feature. Their songs are good too — jangly psychedelic pop — but it’s certainly a trip to see Dhir sitting crosslegged on a platform playing this massive, cool intstrument. It’s a nice, mellow start to the evening.
Brooklyn Vegan

Led by Former High Dials member Rishi Dhir, Elephant Stone play a brand of pop rock that is elevated to new levels by Dhir’s masterful sitar playing. These guys are truly unique and a refreshing change from the usual. Elephant Stone provided a great start to a night.
MeetYouAtTheShow

If Ian Brown ever wants to ditch his band and pick up a new Roses-esque outfit, he need to hire these guys. They play in that trippy neo-psych style of the kids in baggy bands from Manchester c.1989–except that the barefooted lead singer switches between guitar and sitar in what Elephant Stone calls “hindie rock.) The effect is most pleasing in a Stone-Roses-meets-George-Harrison-in-his-Ravi-Shankar phase. The set ended with a jam reminiscent of “I Am the Resurrection.” My hearty approval
Alan Cross – Explore Music

Reviews for The Glass Box EP:
“If you weren’t along for the ride on Elephant Stone’s 2009 The Seven Seas debut album, it’s time to get on board… Just put it on whole-disc repeat and you’ll be set for the day” 4.5/5
Scott Bryson – Chartattack.com

“…look and listen no further than Strangers, as well-crafted a pop rocker as I’ve heard in a while.” 4 stars
Jordan Zivitz – Canwest/Montreal Gazette/National Post

Reviews for The Seven Seas:
“tripped-out, transcendent debut ” 4 stars
Steve Baylin – Ottawa Xpress

“Utterly uplifting, and a powerful contender for Montreal album of the year” 4.5 stars
Jordan Zivitz – Canwest/Montreal Gazette/National Post

“…coolly captures Dhir’s love of both classic British pop and Indian raga subcurrents while brimming with messages of peace, hope and love.” 4 stars
Steve Guimond – Hour

“a collection of dreamy britpop infused with rock-sitar jams … a keeper” 4/5
Nika Vee – Nightlife Magazine

“Elephant Stone offers hopeful, dreamy pop music that’s impossible to place in any one time period.”
Chris Lackner – Dose.ca

“an impressive debut”
Performance: A-/Production: A
SoundProof Magazine

“true psychedelic pop… sparkling, gorgeous tunes”
Holly Cara Price – Snoop Du Jour

Full reviews of The Seven Seas:
Ottawa Citizen
XPress
Hour
Nightlife Magazine
SoundProof Magazine
i (heart) music
Indie Today
Berkeley Place
Hero Hill
leshake
Snoop Du Jour
quick before it melts
Scene and heard
Powerpopulist
Lost in your inbox
Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right
Moving in Stereo

Live Reviews
Exclaim