Spacemoth - Inward Eye - also out today, acknowledging inspiration from Can, Stereolab, Kraftwerk, and Cluster, so RIYL them
Sonically, Inward Eye is indebted to the interplay inherent to bands with multiple players: the masterful intricacy of Can, the layered post-rock of Tortoise, the colorful avant-pop of Stereolab. The cool self-command of Kraftwerk and Cluster were also huge influences. Qudus points out that krautrock as a genre is “emotionally ambiguous. It’s an open canvas, but still very controlled.” On Inward Eye, Qudus extends a similar invitation with exquisitely patterned, cyclical music that still feels loose and imaginative, arranged to evoke positivity while allowing space for listeners to map out their own emotional journeys through their inner worlds. The people we once were and the experiences we’ve had may recede into the rearview, but remain visible forever within the mind’s eye, playing on in an endless loop.
all songs written and produced by maryam qudus
with additional production by beau sorenson
all instruments and programming by maryam qudus, except:
buchla electric music box, synthesizers, samples & treatments by beau sorenson
drums by cody rhodes (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10) , jason slota (6) and liam mountain o’neill (4)
artwork, layout & design by stephanie kuse