Baring each his soul and his simple manufacturing chops, Kai Wachi‘s sophomore album is lastly right here.
The Boise-based dubstep and bass music star proves he’s not keen on style constraints with the brand new album, NEKROSIS. As an alternative, he is unapologetically telling a narrative and dealing onerous to make sure that it hits simply as onerous emotionally because it does sonically.
Out now by way of Black Tiger Intercourse Machine’s Kannibalen Data, NEKROSIS is his first full-length album since 2019’s Demigod. The 13-track venture builds on years of evolution, revealing a model of Wachi that is extra versatile, emotive and technically refined than ever earlier than.
“PRECIOUS” ship’s the album’s opening remarks, pairing a towering vocal with an intense drum buildup that morphs right into a barrage of trap- and dubstep-inspired chaos. Subsequent up is “ILL,” an infinitely danceable banger that laces 8-bit arpeggios via hefty dubstep drops.
NEKROSIS reveals its first emotional salvo with “Maintain Onto Me,” a susceptible and uplifting melodic bass lower that includes Aaron Richards. “Not Giving Up” (with Level North) picks up the place that observe leaves off, however an unforgivingly heavy drop reminds us that Wachi’s melancholy will not be uncovered for too lengthy earlier than dragging you again into chaos.
“Like You” modifications the tempo as soon as extra, delivering a bass house-style beat complimented by Wachi’s distinctive sound design. Lastly, NEKROSIS reaches its conclusion with “Be There For You,” a observe that includes Isaac Mather that delivers the album’s most poignant moments with out compromising any of his patented bass drops.
You possibly can take heed to NEKROSIS beneath and discover the brand new album on streaming platforms here.
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