Kavus Torabi
Musician and songwriter active in the London math-rock and progressive scenes, leader of Knifeworld, member of Gong and The Utopia Strong, and former member/collaborator with The Cardiacs.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 1h 32min
PEL Presents NEM#249: Kavus Torabi Now Leads Gong
Kavus Torabi, musician and songwriter leading Knifeworld and now fronting Gong, traces his path from math-rock to prog and solo hymn-like songs. He discusses songwriting, odd meters made to groove, arranging with unusual instruments like bassoon and sitar-like textures, and playful studio choices. Expect talk of key-change tricks, dense live-unfriendly arrangements, and nostalgic nods to past bands.
