This week, the first Insidious self-released EP is set to see the light of day. New Delhi-based Maahir, who has had an impressive year with additional releases on Disciple Round Table, Odio Records, and more, has been working hard to step out of his comfort zone, with the result being the Ghoul EP due out on Friday. Regarding the project, Maahir tells us “the idea behind the EP was to showcase to prove my versatility to my audience and have a definitive outlet that shows what my sound is. I feel each song in the EP has some sort of unique factor compared to my previous works, whether it be structure in ‘Ghoul,’ sound-design in ‘Fart Corner,’ the genre itself in ‘FEW 20.5,’ and me using my own vocals and showcasing my melodic side in ‘Plastic.’”

Ahead of the project’s full release, we are stoked to be premiering ‘FEW 20.5’ today. ‘FEW 20.5’ sees Maahir deliver something completely new compared to his previous releases, as mentioned in his statement above. Diving into drum and bass, Maahir opens the track with a sinister soundscape, creating a sense of unnerving urgency in listeners. As the introduction progresses, percussion is added to up the intensity, before the artist quickly transitions into a menacing drop. Teetering back and forth between a choppy vocal sample and thundering synths, Maahir keeps listeners on their toes by constantly switching up the flow, despite it never feeling unnatural.

“‘FEW 20.5’ is definitely a track where I went out of my comfort zone, however, was something I feel I certainly had to do to progress as an artist. My main inspirations for this track were Buushin, Gyrofield, and fellow Insidious member and friend, Voysol,” Maahir adds. Friends inspiring friends, nothing makes us happier. Don’t miss ‘Few 20.5’ below and stay tuned for the rest of the Ghoul EP.

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“We are just a group of friends that turned into a crew, the whole point of the crew is to grow together and help each other build relationships within the scene. Most importantly though, is to have fun as a collective! The compilation is our way of showing to the world what we are capable of as a crew, and as individual artists,” Voysol tells us. Ahead of the big release, we have the extreme pleasure of premiering Voysol’s ‘Neotek,’ the first track from the crew’s debut collection.

While the compilation features five distinct bass tunes, Voysol’s contributions is by far the most intense, fast-paced and chaotic of the bunch. Chaos is not always a bad thing, though. ‘Neotek’ opens in a threatening manner, with a sinister backdrop hinting at the catastrophe that follows. “When we were discussing the compilation I instantly knew I wanted ‘Neotek’ to be the opener track, I think the ominous cyperpunk inspired soundscapes serve as a great introduction to this project,” Voysol shares, and he couldn’t more on point. As the drop hits at the fifty-five second mark, all semblance of reality is lost as Voysol unleashes one of the most relentless, abrasive and grungy neurofunk beasts we’ve heard in a minute. The pounding of menacing sound design pummels your ears to no end, carrying an adrenaline-pumping urgency that never ceases.

‘Neotek’ is without a doubt a personal favourite of 2021, and a free download at that. Don’t miss it below and presave the rest of Insidious Vol. 1, set for release on January 22nd.

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