With ‘Play Proper’, NI-RAVE proves himself as a sonic architect able to constructing euphoric pressure and releasing it in ways in which defy expectation. Hailing from Mumbai, NI-RAVE (Nirav Advani) has crafted a popularity for his versatility and profound understanding of techno’s rhythmic anatomy, synthesising digital textures with an innate sense of pacing.
After reducing his enamel as an electronica artist at simply 14, NI-RAVE has developed from small, intimate occasions to prestigious worldwide phases, with world releases on labels like YHV Information and Trippy Code Information.
‘Play Proper’, a standout from his 3-track EP, Karma, that includes collaborations with techno heavyweight Datlow, pulses with kinetic power. NI-RAVE’s meticulous progressions lead the listener right into a sense-seducing frenzy of anticipation for the drops which he teases with tantalising precision, guaranteeing the construct is simply as exhilarating. His skill to subvert rhythmic expectations pushes the boundaries of the style with out dropping its intrinsic dancefloor enchantment.
The monitor’s hypnotic and subtly transformative textures echo NI-RAVE’s philosophy that techno provides a therapeutic escape. Having shared phases with artists like Stereo Specific and Virtually Human, NI-RAVE is shaping the rave scene’s future together with his revolutionary contact.
Play Proper was formally launched on January 3rd and is now accessible to stream on all main platforms, together with Spotify, as a part of NI-RAVE’s 3-track EP, Karma.
Overview by Amelia Vandergast