Arguably better known for playing bass in Red Thread Theory, Michael Mosley is a San Francisco-based musician, composer, producer and creative mastermind behind rhythmspltter. With rhythmspitter, Mosley explores instrumental indie rock and lo-fi beat-driven material that’s influenced from an eclectic array of sources, including Bill Laswell’s Material and Jah Wobble‘s Invaders of the Heart. 

Each rhythmspitter composition sees Mosley weaving together a rich tapestry of instruments and rhythms from across the world. Each composition is meticulously crafted to resonate with listeners while providing a chill and captivating vibe that’s entrancing. With rhythmspitter, Mosley seeks to break down barriers and introduce audiences to a world of sonic exploration that they may not have encountered before — but he also hopes to open minds to the beauty of different styles and instruments.

Mosely’s latest rhythmspitter EP, The Antique Land is inspired by Alexander the Great and Percy Bysshe Shelley’s “Ozymandias.” “Eastern Advance,” the EP’s third and latest single is a percussive and hypnotic track featuring shimmering Middle Eastern-styled instrumentation and a hauntingly eerie vocal sample. The result is a composition that recalls the hypnotic and dreamy beauty of gnawa — but while possessing a modern, almost hip-hop like swagger.