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.