Sajith Prakash - Protostar

Opening the month of April, Ziger's Eat My Hat Music welcomes Sajith Prakash back to the label for a new EP. Based in Bangalore, the Indian artist made his debut on the Greek imprint in April of 2021 with the well-received 'Bolivian Diary' EP. The two-track showcase proved to be a highlight in Sajith's discography with both selections shooting to the top of his Beatport Best Sellers chart. The year would bring further successes for the Bangalore resident, with an Eat My Hat follow-up landing in July along with projects for Droid9 and Soundteller Records. Continuing to build a bond with the label, Sajith's 2022 would be highlighted by a third Eat My Hat EP entitled 'Lights' which still sits atop his Beatport best sellers. Now, returning for his fourth project in three years, Sajith lands back on Eat My Hat with 'Protostar'.

Much lauded for his groovy sounds, Sajith continues to explore that narrative on 'Protostar'. Wrapped within a fluid rhythmic shell are punchy beats, pulsating basslines and a myriad of tantalizing effects. The Indian artist's storyboarding takes hold as enchanting vocal elements and crunchy arps shine through a driving percussive forest and thunderous slabs of bass. The main break showcases Sajith's propensity for genuine musicality, as evocative melodies continue to emerge, while shapeshifting effects sweep across the stereo field, eventually giving way to an intense drop and uplifting finale.

The companion piece 'Paradox' continues the progressive tone set by its predecessor and lands with a deeper dance floor disposition. Possessing an emotive undercurrent, Sajith works hypnotizing percussion over chunky grooves and dubby tones, creating waves of hypnotic energy across the first act. Its subdued pulse builds subtly, as plucky arps and phasing harmonics converge across a glowing break; a memorable interlude where nostalgic effects and tasteful modulation lead to a finale of poignant chord changes. A stunning conclusion to an excellent Eat My Hat return for Sajith Prakash, an artist who continues to emerge from Indian's progressive music landscape.