Tag: rhythmspitter

Single Review by William Ruben Helms

New Audio: rhythmspitter Shares Hypnotic “Yilan”

Things look a bit different around here. There’s a reason for that: Regular freelance work dried up for me last July. Not much has gone on with full-time work, or anything else. So,. whatever meagre earnings i had have pretty much evaporated. And now, when it came to certain subscriptions — i.e. WordPress — I can’t afford it at all. Admittedly, things are extremely frustrating and discouraging. But I’m trying to keep the show running as best as I can until things get better. Hopefully. But in this environment, who the fuck really knows?

Michael Mosley is a San Francisco-based musician, composer, producer, who may be best known for playing bass in Red Thread Theory. Mosley is also the creative mastermind behind the JOVM mainstay act rhythmspltter. And 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.” The EP’s latest single “Yilan,” continues a run of percussive and hypnotic material with shimmering Middle Eastern-styled instrumentation and eerily atmospheric vocal samples ethereally floating through the mix. And much like the previously released material, “Yilan” channels the hypnotic and dreamy beauty of gnawa but with a swaggering and slick, modern production.

Single Review by William Ruben Helms

New Audio: rhythmspitter Shares A Mind-Bending New Bop

Known for playing bass in Red Thread Theory, San Francisco-based musician, composer and producer Michael Mosley is also the creative mastermind behind the emerging recording project 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.

So far I’ve managed to write about two of Syncretism: Book of Transition‘s previously released singles:

  • “First Movement” is minimalist composition built around glistening and looping guitars, atmospheric synths and a sinuous bass line paired with a motorik-like groove that reminded me of Minimal Compact — but much more laid back.

  • “Juxtaposition,” a mind-bending synthesis of lo-fi hip-hop beats, Bhangra, Indian classical music that sounds perfect for the lounge — and for the dance floor.

Syncretism: Book of Transition‘s third and latest single “Assassin Knowledge of Arcane Rhythm” is a effortless mash-up of Bhangra, funk, breakbeats, and Middle Eastern music that’s mind-bending — and reminds me quite a bit of the sounds of hookah joints in Astoria, Queens and elsewhere.

Single Review by William Ruben Helms

New Audio: San Francisco’s rhythmspitter Shares Trippy “Juxtaposition”

Arguably better known for being playing bass in Red Thread Theory, San Francisco-based musician, composer and producer Michael Mosley is also the creative mastermind behind the emerging recording project 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 instrtuments.

Mosley’s latest rhythmsplitter single “Juxtaposition” off his forthcoming album Syncretism: Book of Transition is a mind-bending synthesis of lo-fi hip-hop beats, Bhangra, Indian classical music that sounds perfect for the lounge — and for the dance floor.

Single Review by William Ruben Helms

New Audio: rhythmspitter Shares Minimalist and Vibey “First Movement”

Best known for his work playing bass in Red Thread Theory, Michael Mosley is the creative mastermind behind rhythmspitter. Conceptually inspired by Bill Laswell‘s Material and Jah Wobble’s Invaders of the Heart, Mosley’s rhythmspitter sees him combining various world instruments and rhythms to create instrumental, lo fi, beat-driven indie rock meant to vibe with and chill.

rhythmspitter’s latest single “First Movement” is a decidedly minimalist yet composition built around glistening and looping guitars, atmospheric synths and a sinuous bass line paired with a motorik-like groove. The result is a song that reminds me of Minimal Compact — but much more laid back.