BIOGRAPHY
Space, depth and texture are three words that truly capture Amirali’s sonic signature and characterise the intricate musical world in which he operates.
Springing to the forefront of the electronic music scene, it was his distinctive sonic style that gained his debut album ‘In Time’ such enormous critical acclaim. Shortlisted for album of the year by Clash Magazine, hailed as “an example of perfect craftsmanship” by Resident Advisor, UK Metro named 'My Way' their track of the year, along with receiving heavy praise from NPR, Mixmag, BBC Radio 1 & BBC Radio 6 Music, this young producer had created a ripple in the ocean which would transform into a tidal wave.
To truly understand Amirali’s creative approach you have to discover the different aspects that form his process. He is a live instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and at the core of that a classically trained pianist, this is his musical understanding and the platform on which he can begin to build. He is also an architect by education and his sound has been characterised as rich and full of layers, owing to his awareness of structure.
Combining all of this he has a familiarity with all musical elements and how they balance one another to create a full and fascinating composition.
Amirali has gained widespread support from the top tier of electronic musicians, key media outlets and by continuing to turn heads he was invited to perform live on the very first video broadcast of the esteemed BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix. Adding fuel to the fire this resulted in a heavy touring schedule, allowing him to grace the stages as an uncompromising musician, songwriter and live performer at the most prestigious venues such as Berghain (Berlin), Fabric (London), Vienna Opera House, Guggenheim Museum (Bilbao), D-Edge & Warung (Brazil), Arma 17 (Moscow), and Warehouse Project (Manchester), to name a select few.
Always developing and needing to innovate artistically, Amirali also set up his record label and visual project, Dark Matters. A cohesive experience where the weird, wonderful and unusual is encouraged, providing a podium to release original material from emerging live acts as well as his own; displaying to the world the broad-reaching sound he has become synonymous with.
Amirali released his sophomore studio album, 'Trial & Error', in 2020, which once again garnered critical acclaim. Following the album's release, he received an invitation to perform with the prestigious Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich, one of the world's top Philharmonic Orchestras. The orchestra invited Amirali to reinterpret his repertoire in a Neo-Classical context, collaborating with a seven-piece group of soloists. His performance was hailed as the standout in their series.
Fast-forward to 2023, Amirali's avant-garde sophomore album sparked a creative renaissance, propelling him back onto the dance floor with three EPs. These EPs feature six powerful tracks that have already begun charting and earning praise from industry leaders. With dance music taking center stage, Amirali is gearing up for an extensive release schedule in 2024, along with the debut of a new live stage show.
Dark Matters remains a hub for emerging talent, aligning with Amirali's commitment to pushing musical boundaries while cultivating a refined, genre-defying statement. The future unfolds as Amirali redefines the landscape with his revitalised creativity and unwavering dedication to the art of sound.
"Amirali has returned with an album that sounds like nothing else out there - an album no one else in the world could have made"
Loud & Quiet
"Amorphous Ambient Pop, rich in expansive sound design. Trial & Error powerfully combines songs and experimentalism"
Electronic Sound
"A graceful, glacial, slo-mo performance, oozing out of the speakers in its shimmering, opaque beauty"
Clash
“Amirali’s album sounds like an early Tim Burton movie with the soundtrack made by Nicolas Jaar”
Groove
“an incredible revision in electronic music that will grow long legs in your iPod”
Clash
"It's as if we, as listeners, are attendees to a conceptual art exhibition"
Aesthetica
“one of the brightest jewels in electronic music”
Mixmag
“an example of perfect craftsmanship”
Resident Advisor
"London's hottest talent"
Nowness
"Innovative producer"
DJ Mag