Aatma is the musical identity of Aarpit Gawri, a UK-based Indian electronic music producer known for creating emotionally driven, concept-led soundscapes. Blending modern electronic and melodic techno frameworks with subtle Indian textures, Aatma’s music translates memory, feeling, and inner awakening into cinematic journeys that travel beyond genre or geography.
His critically acclaimed album Indian Roadtrip topped charts in India and resonated across 16 countries, establishing him as a rising force in global electronic music.His music is rooted in storytelling and he reimagines cultural sounds for contemporary dancefloors. Having performed across India, Europe, and the Middle East, his work stands apart for its spiritual depth, immersive narratives, and ability to bridge heritage with forward-thinking electronic production.
His next project, Ehsaas, is a ten-track album that nudges you to introspect and seek that calm within you. Each track represents a distinct emotional state, explored with patience and nuance. The album prioritises feeling over rigid structure, asking you to explore your inner world through music. We listened to this album and feel that this artist must be on your radar. Here’s why.
The album opens with “Sukkon” featuring Shefali, and it immediately pulls you into its atmospheric world. The track unfolds at an unhurried pace, with electronic rhythms that feel steady and fluid, almost like moving through a city at night. The Hindi lyrics add an introspective weight, and as the second half builds, the textures deepen naturally.
“Subah” kicks in with a steady techno pulse that feels tailor-made for a jungle rave just before sunrise. The groove is clean and driving, but there’s warmth beneath it, with Indic string instruments weaving through the low-end and synth layers. At four and a half minutes, it locks you into a hypnotic flow, moody yet uplifting.
“Gold” eases away from the rave-floor intensity into a more melodic, pop-leaning music featuring Brooke Tomlinson. Around the one-minute mark, Aatma sort of elevates the atmosphere with his beats. The layering is done too well and feels effortless. In his signature style the track is bright, controlled, and uplifting without ever overwhelming the listener.
The fourth track “Memories” opens with a sense of urgency, driven by a tight, rolling groove that feels built for late-night dance floors. The beat is continuous and fluid, the ambient layers widen the soundscape, giving it a surround-like depth. Ashima Mahajan’s Hindi vocals add a strong nostalgic pull. It’s immersive, emotionally charged, and made for losing yourself in motion.
“Hosh” featuring Faris Khan is rooted strongly in an Indic vibe. The beats are steady and the Bollywood-tinged lyrics blend with the electronic framework. The peak can feel intense, almost overwhelming, but the drop makes it worthwhile. It’s a full-bodied ride, layered with multiple sounds that come together in a rich, immersive moment.
“Mehfil 89 [F]”, Aatma’s collaboration with the artist Fake Tattoos, has a hard-hitting vibe. Built on driving rhythms and a punchy low end, the track flips retro Bollywood motifs into something bold and energising.
“Aaina” is a four-minute zone-out into something almost otherworldly kind of track. It’s hard-hitting yet playful, layered with swirling synths and expansive electronic textures that give the sensation of floating through space. Midway, the tone shifts, building tension with controlled intensity, teasing what you think is coming and then subtly reframing it. The ending is slightly eerie, but it works because it fits into the album’s broader emotional arc.
The eighth track “When I Found Myself” opens with a slow pace. You’ll hear classical Indian sounds over carefully composed beats. Subtle, soulful vocal moments drift in and out encouraging you to stay with it and sink deeper as the track unfurls.
The ninth track “Mahadev” features the artist GNDHI and as the name goes you’ll hear a damru like sound. The rhythm is playful while elevating in overall sense. Towards the middle you’ll even hear a soothing melody on flute. Midway through, the track opens up, letting the exploration breathe before delivering a drop that hits unexpectedly hard. It’s repetitive by design, but for techno listeners, that hypnotic loop is exactly the point.
“The End Of Kaliyug” lands as a fitting climax. The track stretches patiently, carrying a free-spirited, almost psychedelic energy that never wears thin. Its rhythms loop with intention, complex yet surprisingly gentle on the ear. Aatma has a deep command over sound design and played in one go, the track feels immersive and assured. If you are someone who enjoys EDMs then voila, you’ve found a new artist worth listening to.
