At the beginning of lockdown 2020 I used the extra time to investigate exotic temperaments - moving the tuning away from the tyranny of Baroque equal temperament. This was the first result using a Thai tuning called Ranat. Aesthetically I wanted to create something soothing amidst all the turmoil and fear of the early days of the pandemic and the tuning suited this.
Jono Podmore aka Kumo is best known for his tireless work curating the archives of Krautrock pioneers Can. Podmore has been no slouch with his own musical projects, working under his Kumo alias across multiple releases, performances and installations. His latest album Slave Dances (Seven Portraits) explores concealed African American identity