desert music by space travelers union

Ryan Wheless, a saxophonist and clarinetist pushing boundaries, finds inspiration in life's varied experiences. His journey began in Seattle before he was drawn to Arizona's stunning landscapes. Amidst these surroundings, his love for music blossomed.

Despite his youth, Wheless actively sought gigs, diving into bands and sessions. His talent took him to Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he refined his craft under mentors. Exploring New York City's jazz scene broadened his horizons, but the allure of the desert brought him back to Tucson.

This journey led to the space travelers union, a collaboration blending acoustic and electronic music through the medium of jazz.

Their first album is lined up for later this year, featuring a compilation of tracks conceived and recorded within a single week at the legendary EastWest Studios in LA. Embracing the challenge, the band improvised many of the tracks live in the studio.

Their debut single from the LP, ‘hope’, offers tranquil beauty and seamless instrument interplay. With the follow-up, ‘gears’, the adventure continues, featuring psychedelic guitar and experimental clarinet melodies.

The latest offering - ‘desert music’ infuses gentle warmth with sporadic bursts akin to a summer storm, the music rumbles and crashes unexpectedly, yet clears to reveal fresh, crisp air with lingering warmth. Even as the saxophone momentarily recedes, letting other instruments flourish and crash, it showcases the band's keen sense of timing—knowing when to hold back and when to let loose. Immediately gripping, modern, and exciting it is an ode to the environment in which space travelers union formed and evolved. Mysterious and energetic it's a musical flex that's impressive and unique to this band and their inimitable style. Complex harmonic movements and intriguing melodies combine for a track that could well be considered a calling card for their forthcoming album.

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