ABOUT THE ALBUM

The Spacemen is an elegant approximation of Ayumi’s interstellar imagination. Where the first edition of this project was more upbeat, propelled by an exploratory excitement, the second installment is even more reflective, heavily reliant on ambient open space. Led by Ayumi Ishito (Tenor Saxophone) alongside Theo Woodward (Synthesizer, Vocals), Nebula The Velvet Queen (Theremin), Jake Strauss (Guitar, Bass), and Steven Bartashev (Drums). The album’s seven tracks are avantgarde, combining electronic base layers and acoustic overlay. The sound is cosmic and introspective, blending improvisational jazz, electronica, and otherworldly vocals. This project marks Ayumi Ishito’s second release with 577 Records, following the first installation of The Spacement and a collaboration with Daniel Carter, Open Question, Vol. 1, earlier this year. The album will be available in CD and digital editions on April 28, 2023.

Ayumi Ishito & The Spacemen
Vol. 2

Ayumi Ishito: Tenor saxophone/fx
Theo Woodward: Synthesizer/vocal
Nebula The Velvet Queen: Theremin
Jake Strauss: Guitar/bass
Steven Bartashev: Drums

Recorded in Brooklyn
Release: April 28, 2023
Total time: 39:00
Catalog number 5872-2

Artwork by Theo Woodward
Graphic design by Sergio Vezzali

CD: Exclusive Digipak - First pressing

TRACKS:
1. Liquid Bends Light 4:56
2. Focused Intent 7:43
3. Distant Canopy 6:42
4. Marsh Vocab 1:38
5. No Risk 3:57
6. Reflected Diffusion 8:38
7. Illuminated Futures 5:14


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