Nathanael Larochette

**Nathanael Larochette** is a Canadian guitarist and composer known for his delicate, introspective acoustic guitar work and contributions to neofolk and chamber folk. Based in Ottawa, Larochette blends intricate fingerpicking with a meditative, nature-inspired aesthetic, creating soundscapes that feel both intimate and expansive. He’s a founding member of the instrumental trio **Musk Ox**, whose lush, collaborative style has earned acclaim in avant-folk circles.

As a solo artist, Larochette’s releases—like *Old Growth*, *Earth and Sky*, and *In the Shadow of Our Pale Companion (For Solo Guitar)*—showcase his talent for reimagining emotive melodies into solo guitar arrangements, often drawing from post-rock and metal influences (like his haunting take on Agalloch’s classic). His music evokes wandering through forests or quiet moments of reflection, balancing technical precision with raw, organic warmth. Whether through solo projects or collaborative ventures, Larochette’s work invites listeners to slow down and lose themselves in the details.

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