Guided by Akhil Sahni’s nuanced, evocative artistry, ‘Puzzle’ develops as a highly personal and vulnerable EP, an intimate body of work packed with relatability and observant songwriting. You see, Sahni writes about nostalgic love, about the longing for the perfect relationship – even just a working one. Reckoning with the chaos of our times, Akhil recognises the many obstacles that often stand in the way of two people connecting on a deeper level. Yet, don’t call it a defeat: ‘Puzzle’ is the solid evidence of Sahni’s sensibility and inner love.
Built on what we’d call ‘cinematic minimalism’, the EP flourishes over slow-paced ballads and heartwarming piano, with Sahni’s nuanced vocals lullabying listeners into a cathartic state of mind, a moment of stillness and reflection that won’t be forgotten anytime soon. Featuring five wondrous tracks, ‘Puzzle’ is a truly stunning offering from the London-based, New Delhi-born creative.
Delving deeper into the inspiration behind the record, Akhil explains: “Puzzle is a 5-track journey through the quest for a love that feels just out of reach, a search for ‘the one’ that always seems to have one missing piece of the puzzle. As modern relationships become more complex and layered with more variables than ever, you can meet the perfect person and yet still find that something’s in the way; distance, timing, family, circumstances… It’s never quite a complete picture.”
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