Ghost Woman's blissfully hypnotic world is the creation of melodic maniac, Evan John Uschenko. Beating the odds of life as a busy
touring musician, salvaging and replacing his instruments from burned down rehearsal spaces, van break-ins and far too many
relocations to list, Uschenko has transformed his lifelong habit of homespun sonic exploration into a sensory 'mix and match'
experience destined for the main stage.
"When I record songs I tend not to approach them with any preconceived idea, I take a seat, tune the guitar and enjoy myself. It's
always been like that for me. If it don't turn you on, what's the point?"
Evan's sonic and literal adventures as a touring multi-instrumentalist with songwriter/producer/guitarist Michael Rault saw him share
international stages with the likes of Jacco Gardner, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard and The Mild High Club; Who unwittingly paved
the way for Ghost Woman's inevitable incarnation.
"Having the opportunity to witness those groups perform was inspiring to say the least. Especially Gizz and Jacco. The attention to
detail, professionalism as a touring act and the extra effort put into creating a killer live show doesn't go unnoticed. It's a calibre I'm
just not used to where I'm from."
"When the tours were wrapped, I got home and immediately started writing music. And music with a live show in mind"
Ghost Woman's upcoming self-titled LP brims with self-produced and self-performed Anatolian sounds and lo-fi hooks.
Subscribing to the school of authenticity Uschenko seemingly shares with rebellious new-psych classmates Kurt Vile or The Black
Angels, Ghost Woman takes its inspiration largely from groups like Can, Beak, Jefferson Airplane, The Byrds, and The Firesign
Theatre.
So it's no wonder the albums sometimes krautrock groove is often thwarted by the unapologetic exploration of heartbreak and
misplaced expectations. But heartbreak isn't the only unsuccessful temptress at the band's doorstep,
"Not only did we have a rehearsal space catch fire and ruin some of our gear but this last year my van got broken into and ripped off
some of my favourite guitars and amps. I try not to let that bug me too much, and luckily they were cheap-o Sears-Roebuck/Stencil
amps/Japanese knock-offs." He rambles with a morning coffee and cigarette in hand. "A few road bumps can't stop us. It's only
gonna make us come back stronger."
