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Returning to Juicebox Music is Delhi-based DJ/Producer extraordinaire, Vipul Angirish, under his new alias - SHFT, leaving his past sound to focus on a new approach - aimed towards the bold, clean and sonically creative aspects of underground house and techno. His collaborations with fellow Indian artist Kohra, as well as his own endeavours, have been released on Riley Reinhold's "Traum Schallplatten", Darin Epsilon's "Perspectives Digital", Dave Davis' "Laark Records", TrockenSaft's "KDB Records", Pete Oak's "Blindfold Recordings" and their very own "Qilla Records" to name a few. For Juicebox Music, he presents a stunning 2-track EP showcasing his subconscious influences as well as his finesse as a producer.

'Memoir' starts with melancholic piano parts, provided by SHFT's musical mentor - Prabir, smoothly drifting into and out of jovial sections that inevitably create a dramatic soundscape. SHFT's signature modern and minimal approach to the groove, pulsated by sharp chord stabs, panned hats and sparsely thrown percussive bits, drives Prabir's story into the epic breakdown, featuring a gorgeous guitar riff courtesy of SHFT's colleague - Rushil, finally culminating in a monstrous moment that's simply irresistible.

Inspired by the intense and ominous cinematic soundtracks, SHFT takes those elements to the floor with 'Second Sight'. Thunderous and crisp drums along with a simple bass groove, that cleverly mimics a clock ticking away, supply the bed for horn-based drone blasts, arpeggiated string sections, soaring leads and carefully placed piano parts. The devil is in the details and simplicity and that's where the beauty hides.