Leather and Brass

Sijya, the South Asian composer, producer, and graphic artist, is releasing her EP Leather & Brass. A bold, visceral dive into raw textures and unfiltered emotion, it marks a pivotal chapter in her sonic evolution. 

Leather & Brass is a testament to pushing boundaries, both musically and personally, and meticulously crafted through a blend of digital synthesis and analogue grit. From distorted synths run through abused guitar pedals to lyrics that linger in ambiguity, Leather & Brass is an exploration of weight, density, and contrast, in sound and in sentiment. It was shaped with the guidance of Accidental Records’ Matthew Herbert and Hugh Jones (aka Crewdson).

Sijya embodies the wave of fresh ideas and distinctive musicianship emerging from South Asia. With records that showcase a defining commitment to originality without losing upon base instinct, and live shows that create the most immersive atmospheres, the New Delhi artist has emerged as one of the most hotly tipped up-and-coming talents from the region’s alternative music space.

The multi-faceted talent lays down textural abstractions of her inner monologue onto musical and visual canvases alike to deliver the most well-rounded artistic offerings. Dreamy untamed synth layers and raw rhythms come together with emotion-led vocal lines creating a concoction of art pop, downtempo and ambient discoverable through her debut single ‘Have To Make My Bed’ as part of boxout.fm’s compilation ‘SUCHI SELECTS’ and her debut EP ‘Young Hate’.

Released via Accidental Records, an institution known for launching artists with an independent-minded approach, ‘Young Hate’ and its respective music videos showcased Sijya’s creative stamp as an audio and visual artist at its most synchronous and far-ranging. The 6-track EP received support from notable outlets such as BBC 6Music, Crack Magazine, Kaltblut, NOWNESS, Mixmag, DJ Mag, NTS, Rolling Stone India, The Wild City, and Rinse.FM while Sijya has since been championed by the likes of Four Tet, Machinewoman, Openlab, NARR Radio and more. The release was also celebrated through guest remixes with the companion EP ‘Young Love’.

“Downbeat, leftfield electronic musings [that] journey through melancholia and introspection” Vogue

“She truly represents herself in all forms; she's an artist inside and out, one that looks into life’s matrix from a four-dimensional perspective. Maybe even a fifth.” Mixmag