JKriv - Within (2024)

The Within EP, from Brooklyn-based producer JKriv is an unexpected musical statement by the Razor-N-Tape co-founder that draws from his varied musical history, including conservatory Jazz training, decades of producing in various styles of music, and touring as a live musician.

A realization of projects that were begun anywhere from 2 to 12 years ago, these pieces were written, produced and performed almost entirely by J. Inspired by Larry Heard, Alice Coltrane, Azymuth, and Nala Sinephro, the Within EP blends acoustic with electronic elements, and digital production techniques with analog hardware to craft a sound that centers space, subtlety, and introspection.

The songs on this EP each have their own emotional focus, but collectively are meant to embody feelings of space and warmth, peace, and also conflict.