Kai Wachi has released his long awaited LP, a massive project that has made the whole Kannibalen Records family proud.
Best known for his heavy and dark style of electro, with tracks like ‘Demons,’ Kai Wachi reveals the many layers of his artistry on Demigod. There is a misconception that dubstep is all about the dub, and yes it is about that big bass sound, but Wachi shows a range of emotion and mixing styles through out the collection of twelve tracks.
‘Strangers’ is the second track off of Demigod, and is a composite of spiraling bass and eerie synths. There is a lot of emotion on this track and Grabbitz vocals emote feelings of loss, grief, and melancholy. Wachi’s production shows how sharp and powerful sounds can come together over lilting piano chords and gentle pulsations. This track is reminiscent of the extended outros in his previous tracks. Definitely worth a close listen.
‘Break’ was the first release of this collection and can be found on the other end of the spectrum of Kai Wachi’s repertoire. Its a hard-hitting, thrashing banger. It grips tight at first grasp and takes you on a wild ride through crushing bass, swelling build-ups, and industrialize drops. The especially delectable drops include a little tempo slow down, allowing the listener to truly relish each wub and boom of the bass.
The final track of the LP, ‘Lost’, is an interesting listen. Its has thickly layered build up that creates an interesting soundscape; one of plucky melodies and rapid fire beat. The tempo quickens and then the bass comes cascading down like an avalanche of powdery snow off a rocky mountain peak- thundering and sublime. Wachi pauses the drama with and draws out the contrast with a dreamy piano outro.
Check out this epic LP and all the other genre bending, artistically-crafted tracks down below.
