Activities of Dust is an experimental music project centered around drummer and percussionist Douglas Arthur Scharin, known for pushing the boundaries of rhythm-based composition across multiple ensembles. Scharin's work spans influential post-rock and noise-adjacent projects including Codeine, June of 44, and Mice Parade, where his intricate percussion work and innovative approach to timekeeping have shaped the sonic landscape of avant-garde and experimental music since the 1990s.
The project draws from Scharin's extensive experience collaborating with diverse lineups including Rex, HiM, Enablers, and Loftus, synthesizing elements of post-rock, noise, and minimalist composition. Activities of Dust showcases his distinctive percussive textures and compositional philosophy, contributing to the broader experimental music community through unconventional rhythmic structures and textural exploration.
