rishi - the ghost next to me

the ghost next to me is the first album i have ever finished. i have started albums plenty of times. i am pretty proud of it. if you like pretty sounds, shoegaze and/or dreaming you'll probably at least enjoy parts of the album.

it was mostly a big experiment. its my first time really singing, and i tried a whole bunch of experimental recording and production techniques. parts of it may sound like crap and parts of it may sound awesome...i dont know. please take a listen and let me know what you think. either way im still really happy with the final product. its free for download.

cover art by emma repp. she is an angel.

rishi - the ghost next to me

tacks:
1. intro
2. portland, oregon 1993
3. tripped and fell
4. pretty lines
5. february dying
6. nothing compares 2 u
7. still here
8. the ghost next to me

track 6 originally by sinead oconnor

Broken Life Church

This is the first E.P. from Broken Life Church. Broken Life Church consists of rishi daftuar and bennett tristano (member of art/music duo false moral). the E.P. was recorded 1 day in february and mixed/mastered on a different day in february. the sound is experimental/indie/electronic.

Stay tuned. The second E.P. is on its way and has a radically different sound. false moral also has a new album out that you can download for free. False Moral

Broken Life Church - Broken Life Church

tracks:
1. battling the ice storm
2. for momma
3. our little dinosaur
4. write her song

Ano - Tiny Cities on the Ceiling E.P.

This is the first and only recording completed by post-ish rock group Ano. it was comprised of rishi daftuar, john farris, kelly moran, bennett tristano and tom wolfson. we were pretty happy with the results of the album. we unfortunately disbanded in fall 2007. its available here to download for free. hope you enjoy.


Ano - Tiny Cities on the Ceiling E.P.




album cover by emma repp

tracks:
1. spy witch
2. disappear
3. death is a door, time is a window
4. cowboy sunrise

Out of Sync! (2008)

Out of Sync was a total success. We had 14+ artists and over 100 people in attendance. Thanks to all of the bands and artists and audience members who came/played. Below are links to some of the musicians music as well as some pictures. i wish there were more pictures but our photographer had to go home, but he took some awesome shots. thanks alex!








Isaac Delongchamp
Max Fabick

Fireworks Child

DJ Blackout
Punctured Lung
False Moral
Lightning Love
99 owls feat. ronen
Father Time
rishi
Ordinary Things
The Tom Toms
Slightly Helpful
Broken Life Church

Out of Sync! Success

Hey anyone who reads this,

the Out of Sync! festival was great. There were over 100 people in attendance. Every single one of the 14+ artists were great. Thanks for everyone who came to the show. Thanks to the artists. Lastly, thanks for not completely trashing our house. Special thanks to Father Time for providing a P.A. and playing an awesome set. They are playing the Bling Pig on Tuesday, you should go if you get the chance.

There is a link to a recap of parts of the event including some artist info and links so you can check out some of the best music happening in Ann Arbor.

-rishi

The Ghost Next to Me

My new album is all finished. It is called the ghost next to me. I am real excited for people to listen to it. Check it out in the recordings section of this blog. Its free to download. I have also uploaded the Ano - Tiny Cities on the Ceiling E.P. and self titled Broken Life Church E.P.







Ano - Tiny Cities on the Ceiling E.P.

Out of Sync!

hey all. i am on the bill for the Out of Sync! festival.

Copies of my album will be available here for free download REALLY SOON so please check back.