“I think personally music is the biggest form of escapism for me & the biggest form of inspiration. I don’t really like reading poetry, but I love writing it, I think my musical identity revolves around experimenting with sounds & ideas.”
Producer
India-born and currently based in LA, Kiwiani presents an immersive, ethereal approach to production, which at first feels perfectly in tune with the abstract artistic implications of the accompanying image.
close is ultimately an industrial, rhythmic ode to heavy beats and fragmented production, but it also features intermittent hints of soulful vocal melody; playfully incorporated amidst a fitting and consistently distinct presentation.
Themes of love lost and its ‘lingering beauty’ make up much of the lyrical journey, and Robert’s repertoire features a rotating cast of singers whom have each been recognised as finalists in either The Voice or American Idol. This unique performative ability helps bring to life the genuine emotion and passion of every Lonesome Echo song, and Don’t Give Up On Us exemplifies that quality perhaps more so than any other.
Fascinating production and vocal intrigue lay down a strong foundation, as Horror Movies in the Morning joins forces with Polo Frost, for the hip hop to hard-rock fusion Die In Vain.
What appears to be a simple ode to love soon explores the concept of loss and the fear associated with losing someone who means so much to you. Seeing demons in the rear-view is a brilliant metaphorical encapsulation of the subtle anticipation for doom and gloom that often resides in the minor shadows cast by true love.
Big beats quietly mixed, soulful fragments and melodies presenting a mellow and immersive realm of imagery and contemplation. Good Spells returns this season with a beautifully humble, poetic balancing of delicacy and depth, for All In.
The DJ Westwood repertoire is familiar and undoubtedly soaked in modern effects and details. There are plenty of earworms and anthems to seek out.
“Stay humble; the music industry can be tough, and the online beat-selling game is no exception. Keep your chin up and always strive to do your best.”
Lyrically optimistic in its poetic imagery and reflection, After The Rain presents an echoing chamber of ideas, set amidst a funky dance backdrop both nostalgic and distinct. The sound is in keeping with the Deep Transit artistic flair – a playful and uplifting ode to positivity and freedom of design.
Following on from the fiercely immersive genre fusion of Adagio One, rising artist and composer David Ratmoko manages yet again to enthral, engage, and impress modern listeners, with the darkness and hypnotic depth of Adagio Two.
Capturing a unique corner of Techno-Pop, Dubai’s Moonlit Glow is an intensely euphoric arrangement of synths, keys, rhythms and vocals, offering precisely the kind of drop into finely-crafted chaos and energy expected, alongside a poetic thread of images and ideas appreciating the late-night skyline of Dubai.
Souvenir is a dark and dystopian kind of hard-hitting dance track, but there’s also a softness and mystique to the vocal stylings and the underlying warmth of the mix. It’s a style of his own, in essence, and with the additional twists of flair brought through with the Ormus Remix, we’re reminded of the freedom of creative originality, and the true escapism of thoughtfully crafted electronic music.