After two successful VA Releases, Apranik Records returns with their Debut EP “Polychrome,” by label co-founders Nesa Azadikhah and AIDA. Spanning House, Techno, and Breaks, “Polychrome” highlights both artists’ versatile backgrounds as DJs and producers. Drawing inspiration from their multifaceted journeys in the world of music, the EP is composed to be eclectic yet entirely cohesive. A shared theme of searching for a home or foundation connects Nesa’s “Where Can Be Home” and AIDA’s “Unknown Journey,” both of which embody forward-moving, polyrhythmic progressions and evoke complex emotions through their lead and pad choices. The other tracks, AIDA’s “Chant” and Nesa’s “Levitate,” showcase each artist’s affinity for house and dark atmospheres.
In “Chant,” AIDA blends her signature house and acid sound with muffled frame drums and Sufi chants, reflecting her Iranian heritage. The acid elements link seamlessly with Nesa’s “Levitate,” a focused, groovy track crafted for the dance floor. As [Record Label Name]’s first EP, “Polychrome” marks a significant milestone, establishing Nesa Azadikhah and AIDA as promising talents in the electronic music scene.
This release is the third from the label, after two VA’s titled Woman, Life, Freedom and Intended Consequence. Both VA’s showcased a diverse array of music from Iranian women artists in order to draw attention to the strength and boldness of Iranian women and their fight against an oppressive regime. The success of the past two releases was evident in widespread media coverage by Resident Advisor, Mixmag, DJ Mag, Crack Magazine, Billboard, BBC, and more.
Polychrome is out July 26 on Apranik Records
