Nadī and Otus return with Freefall, a 4-track EP that transforms turbulent emotions into defiant dancefloor optimism
The release opens with “Salt”, a fresh take on the classic Speed Garage sound “It’s the kind of track I’d want to lose myself to,” Nadī shares. Beneath its warping basslines, tight percussion, and undeniable groove lies a Bengali vocal sample, a subtle but powerful addition that reclaims space in a genre historically dominated by one voice.
“Pari” sticks with the Garage tip but swaps out the 4×4 drums for something a little steppier. Transmitting the in-your-face, aggro energy of early 2000s Grime, the bassline growls and snarls throughout the arrangement. The wavering tremolo effect of the vocal sample is one for the club lighting technicians, creating a prime strobe opportunity.
“Bombay” is a peak time bruiser. The big, tonking bassline gives a respectful doff of the bucket hat to 90s rave music. It’s overlaid with crunchy claps, feisty vocal chops, and an ominous, prangy synth that creates a menacing mood.
Title track, “Freefall” rounds out the EP, putting the breaks on and slowing things right down to chug territory. It is proper end of the night material, filled with uplifting vocals and layered synths that shine through like a hopeful ray of sunshine at the afters.The cherry on the cake has to be the master tempo grinding to a halt at the end of the track, a gentle reminder that it might be time to get some shut eye.