CURRENT PRESS
DAILY MUSIC GUIDE: Single review live 7/9 – 3/5* – ” This song is sleek, discreet and sweet, and worth a listen on the comedown. ” … more
NEW NOISE: Single review live – “The vibrations of a drum and bass murmur hum in synch with this sultry vocal that recalls the majestic female foils used by Massive Attack in their heyday. Nothing to fault in this expert mashing of voice and its perfect accessories. ” … more
INDIE LONDON: Single of the week – 4/5* – “On the evidence of this first new material, the album promises to be quite special.” …more
I REALLY LOVE MUSIC: Single review live 26/8 – “deep rich production, full of gorgeous aural detail that evokes memories of bill laswells experiments, yet with an eye on the current love for bass heavy booms. the vibe also recalls better parts of the trip hop era, where the vocals by fola philips match the darker corners of the tracks ambience” …more
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WHAT WAS SAID ABOUT ‘EAST RAIN’ AND ‘SHRI’
“East Rain and its “city spirituality” will entice, enlighten, and invigorate you”
- BBC Radio 1 – March 2005
“A fluid flowing album that’s sure to stand the test of time”
- Knowledge Nov 2005
“Shri continues to apply his classical music training to the realm of heartfelt songs and emotive instrumentals.”
- DJ 16 Sep 2005
“His musical sensibilities have always been deeply steeped in pure Indian classicism and melodious beauty, and his new solo album manages to prove just that with some impressive displays of song writing and production”
- Undercover Sep 2005
“Shri shows off both his classic Indian multi-instrumentalism and pan-genre grasp as his eastern strings and drums provide a medicinal blanket for a sore, yet healing vocal”
- Touch Oct 2005
“The latest album from the superbly talented Shri is a musical mystery tour that takes the listener on an un-chaperoned ride through a massive mix of influences”
- Eastern Eye 28 Oct 2005
“Bass Guitarist and flute maestro from Badmarsh and Shri leads his new solo breakbeat project”
- Time Out Critics’
choice Oct 2005
“The artist, composer and multi instrumentalist has surpassed an awkward fusion sound to develop his own independent statement”
- FMagazine Helen Jennings Sep 2005
“East Rain: Shri has demonstrated great artistry taking you on a spiritual musical journey
of melodic flutes and funky in your face beats, welcome to Shri Music”.
- DesiXpress, Sohan Kailey.






