Ekul Yesmar sinks deep into roots and rhythm on "Underground Groove"

Ekul Yesmar introduces listeners to the roots-driven character of the debut album "Roots & Culture" with "Underground Groove," an instrumental track built around deep bass, spacious drums, vintage dub effects, and blues guitar. With no need for vocals to lead the narrative, the song allows its instrumentation and atmosphere to establish the mood.

The bassline provides the track with a deep, grounded pulse and the bedrock. The spacious drums allow the production to breathe. Vintage dub effects add a whole new dimension, creating a huge sonic environment around the blues guitar. The combination gives "Underground Groove" a very roots-oriented identity but allows each element its own character.

The production seems untroubled by the desire to fill every space. Ekul Yesmar lets the bass, drums, effects and guitar play naturally together, developing a groove through texture and repetition. And that spaciousness is part of the song’s appeal and a key to its differentiation from the more densely arranged electronic productions.

Ekul Yesmar fuses dub ambience with roots instrumentation and a blues flavour. It makes for an instrumental that’s rooted, spacious and intentionally immersive. It’s a thoughtful exhibition of the textures that make up his musical world.