Renowned Producer JKriv is set to release heartwarming EP in Support of Palestinian Children this February.
The Within EP, from Brooklyn-based producer JKriv is an unexpected musical statement by the Razor-N-Tape co-founder that draws from his varied musical history, including conservatory Jazz training, decades of producing in various styles of music, and touring as a live musician.
“All profits from this EP will be donated to the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund and HEAL Palestine. Cease-fire now. Peace to all…” JKRIV
A realization of projects that were begun anywhere from 2 to 12 years ago, these pieces were written, produced and performed almost entirely by J. Inspired by Larry Heard, Alice Coltrane, Azymuth, and Nala Sinephro, the Within EP blends acoustic with electronic elements, and digital production techniques with analog hardware to craft a sound that centers space, subtlety, and introspection.
Opener ‘Tuesday Morning’ strikes a wistful tone, with billowing waves of effected guitar, enveloping pads and driving organic percussion. The understated and meditative title song of the EP layers rich analog synth textures over a foundational bass pattern, as electronic and acoustic drum polyrhythms interact in the unusual 5/4 time of the song . ‘Eversweet’ balances a whimsical harmonic and melodic motif with modular synth stabs and flourishes, ultimately building to a churning spiritual peak. ‘The Disturbance Stays’ juxtaposes a driving and insistent rhythmic backbeat with soaring synth work from keyboard wizard Jason Lindner (David Bowie, Donny McCaslin Band). The parting message ‘Shine ur light’ is a hopeful and meditative breath, awash in delayed and dusty guitar, lush synth pads and a gentle rhythmic pulse. And as an epilogue, ‘Without’ isolates the hypnotic percussion track ‘Within.’
The songs on this EP each have their own emotional focus, but collectively are meant to embody feelings of space and warmth, peace, and also conflict. Pre Order the EP here.
