Castle core is a genre that I was not aware of until recently. Of course it makes sense, with the prevalence of enigmatic, fantasy-adjacent soundtracks to shows and films like Rome, Game of Thrones, The Green Knight, Elden Ring, and many others, it was just a matter of time until this kind of music made an impact on the longer tail of the indie ecosystem. Thalmyr Umbryth is pleased to announce the release of its new single,"Old Stone Well."

This unique composition is not just a song, but a complete story that invokes an atmosphere of dark fantasy. Composed and performed by a single multi-instrumentalist, the rich sound is compounded by the layered performances, which are then further extended with lyrics that explore the complexities of human relationships and perception through the prism of individual experience. With a plot that revolves around an old stone well, serving as a metaphor for the depths of subconscious thought, we explore the impact of the secrets that are kept, and the inevitability of choice.

Don't lean too far, don't let me go,
The well remembers all we know.
One kiss, one lie, one final spell-
Love is a whisper in the well.

Inspired by the vivid world of dark fantasy, and combining elements of alternative rock and atmospheric, instrumental music, "Old Stone Well" succeeds in capturing an archaic sentimentalism that evokes the lore of King Arthur, and other heroes of feudalism. Juxtaposed against the complications of a romantic relationship, Thalmyr Umbryth create a truly unique musical canvas that invites the listener on a journey into the past: where secrets, shadows, buildings of stone, and gold coins all tumble together in the depths of the unconscious mind.