{
  "id": 12903365,
  "title": "Nikki Nair Announces New EP Majestic Animals: Hear “Groundhogs”",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/nikki-nair-announces-new-ep-majestic-animals-hear-groundhogs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T16:15:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Stereogum",
    "slug": "stereogum",
    "url": "https://stereogum.com/2513942/nikki-nair-announces-new-ep-majestic-animals-hear-groundhogs/music/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Atlanta-based dance producer Nikki Nair is preparing to launch his latest EP, Majestic Animals, on the London label Hyperdub. This marks his first solo release on Hyperdub, although he previously collaborated with Japanese producer Foodman on the record Nagoya, which was also released on the same label last year. The EP consists of four tracks, each named after a different animal. In the Bandcamp description, Nair explains that the inspiration for the album came from his contemplation of various creatures and their beauty and mystery as he composed the music. The first track, \"Groundhogs,\" is an energetic, instrumental piece with drums that seem to originate from all directions. The EP will be available for purchase on Hyperdub starting October 16th.",
  "summary": "Over the last few years, Atlanta-based dance producer Nikki Nair has collaborated with people like Hudson Mohawke and the Avalanches . A couple of months ago, he released an EP called The Sick Dimension on dh2, George Daniel's dance-focused Dirty Hit imprint. Now, he's getting ready to release another EP on a different label. The post Nikki Nair Announces New EP Majestic Animals : Hear…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}