Imaad Wasif

Imaad Wasif is a singer, guitarist and songwriter whose music combines elements of psychedelic folk and rock.

This record introduced Wasif's primary lyrical themes; love, madness, transformation, solitude, exploration of the spiritual, which continue through his subsequent albums.

Its unique sonic tapestry is sprinkled with ragas, blues rock, and something totally new that exists at the apex of these varied influences.

"[3] Influences that Wasif has cited include Paul Bowles, Gérard de Nerval, Neil Young, CAN, John Fahey, Captain Beefheart, Jimmy Page, and Vilayat Khan.

Co-produced again with Bobb Bruno and mixed by Lewis Pesacov, the album was recorded remotely during the pandemic year 2021.

Wasif played the role of a British musician named Dean in the 2002 film Laurel Canyon, directed by Lisa Cholodenko.