Hailing from Hyderabad, India, and now making waves from his base in Los Angeles, electronic music artist Kiwiani has rapidly become a pivotal figure in electronic music. Known for his unique fusion of downtempo, freeform chill, and trap, Kiwiani’s sound defies easy categorization. His signature style weaves atmospheric layers with complex, unconventional rhythms, creating an immersive, genre-blurring experience that sets him apart from his contemporaries.
Since his debut, Kiwiani has made his mark across major platforms, securing spots on top Spotify editorial playlists like All New Dance and Bass Arcade and earning support on Apple Music’s Unwind, Winter Chill, and Chilling Out playlists. Through Symphonic Distribution, he has built a significant following, amassing over 5 million global streams. His music has even caught the ear of BBC Radio 1 and was featured by Riot Games LoL Esports, broadening his reach to a worldwide audience of electronic music enthusiasts.
With endorsements from prominent artists like San Holo and Rynx, Kiwiani has solidified his place within the electronic music landscape. Now, with his newest single, ‘Close’, he takes another step forward, exploring new depths of his sonic range. The track is a masterclass in restraint and complexity, blending atmospheric textures with experimental rhythms to create a listening experience that feels both otherworldly and intimate. Featuring bit-crushed synths, pitched-down vocals, and intricately layered off-beat patterns, ‘Close’ resonates with a raw, experimental edge—perfect for listeners who crave immersive, mind-expanding music.
Kiwiani cites his inspirations behind ‘Close,’ sharing, “Flume and Sophie have been huge inspirations for this track. I love playing with weird sound designs, rhythms, and textures, and that’s what drove me to create it. I’m also a big fan of granular synthesis, and this song started from me just experimenting with sounds until one day the ideas flowed, and I was able to finish it.” His dedication to experimenting with sound shines through, as ‘Close’ manages to be both a meditative escape and a vibrant exploration of rhythm and texture.
In keeping with his commitment to a fully immersive experience, Kiwiani has also crafted an audio-reactive visualizer for ‘Close,’ previewed on his Instagram, giving fans a taste of his meticulously curated audio-visual world. The full visual experience, set to release soon, promises to enhance the track’s atmospheric depth, adding another dimension to his musical vision.
With ‘Close,’ Kiwiani proves once again that he is an artist unafraid to push boundaries. His ability to blend meticulous production with evocative atmospheres offers listeners a profound, multi-sensory journey that invites them to get lost in the music, if only for a moment.
