Textured Percussion, Ghatam & Club-Friendly Structures Define Krithi's 'Nilapparappu'

Brooklyn-based Indian act Krithi's latest 4-track EP 'Nilapparappu' is without any misses – sampling organic percussions, with the most notable being the Ghatam, and laying them out with the rhythmic sensibility of electronica. The result is an acutely well-structured club-friendly record that stands apart with its unique choice of sonic palette and how its subtle layers come together to function as a compelling whole of which each detail is felt on the skin.

The EP keeps its either end gently rocking in tempo with the visceral opener 'Murmurs' and the sparse aptly-title number 'Respite'. The highlight, however, comes with 'Upheavel' and 'Fissures' – with the former turning up the tempo and rhythmic intensity to breakbeat levels before letting the techno feel of the latter take over.

Listen to 'Nilapparappu' below and head to Krithi's Instagram for more information.

Artwork by Lakhpreet Kaur