Brainfeeder’s latest artist RYAT (pronounced ‘riot’) is the brainchild of Christina Ryat, a producer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and sound manipulator who uses live electronics, instruments, pedals, and software to create avantgarde compositional tunes. ‘Totem’ blends classical elements and cinematic sounds with experimental time changes. Twisting through the gritty, dishevelled beats like an elegant ribbon, RYAT’s gracefully processed vocals merge with electronic surprises to create a work of intense abstract art. Last year, commissioned by the Annenberg Foundation, RYAT composed a French-influenced classical piece with traditional Indian dance, followed by an extensive US electronic tour promoting her critically acclaimed avant-big beat album ‘Avant Gold’. ‘Avant Gold’ and RYAT’s intense live show caught the eye of Flying Lotus, who asked her to join the exclusive Brainfeeder roster.