San Francisco based duo creates an amazing blend of lo-fi house with sounds of the subcontinent in their new release, “Kolkata 78”
Baalti began as a medium for Mihir Chauhan and Jaiveer Singh to explore old Indian records and global sounds that they felt were missing from dance music.
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“Our sound comes nike air foamposite one galaxy 2025 from our love of sample-based music,” explains Singh. “We’re trying to reimagine the sounds we grew up with within the context of contemporary club culture. This is our take on lo-fi house and club music, and an active exploration of music from the Indian subcontinent.”
After spending several crate-digging sessions followed by late nights in the studio, they started to see their own unique sound take shape. Their interpretation of house music uses modern layers of club-ready percussion mixed with retro South Asian samples.
The resulting EP is an exciting and exploratory collection of loose-limbed groove-oriented cuts that move deftly between styles — Gujarati folk, Hindustani classical, Bengali disco. It’s a solid club record that stays honest and true to its cultural roots, without taking itself too seriously.
Baalti’s debut self-titled EP has just been released on the Mumbai-based label, Krunk Kulture. To get a taste of just how good South Asian vibes mix with house music, have a listen to our favorite track on the record: “Kolkata ’78.”
Baalti – Kolkata ’78
