Ruah - Ruwa (SM030)

Ruah - Ruwa (SM030)
Cassette
Ruah's first full length album "Ruwa'' sees producer/songwriter Benjamin Schurr laying the groundwork for the project utilizing various types of analog, warm guttural distortions against hypnotic mantras, speaker rattling bass synths, post-industrial rhythms, ethereal pads and ancient acoustic instruments.
"Lyrically I wanted to focus on the power of belief and devotion in the face of a pervasive violent uncertainty. Sonically I wanted to maintain the songcraft I was honing with my old band Br'er but take it into new, unfamiliar realms and make sure that all the sounds felt both unknown to me and also emotionally affecting". The record was recorded between Richmond Va and Philadelphia, where Schurr was born and recently returned, features guests Maura Pond (Luna Honey, Nyxy Nyx,) and Madeline Johnston (midwife)

Proceeds from this album benefit the Southern Poverty Law Center to help combat the spread of hate groups in the United States.