AATMA releases his second album Ehsaas, a 10-track episodic project blending Indian classical influences with electronic music, exploring emotion through long-form storytelling.
Chandigarh-based electronic music producer AATMA has released his second original album, Ehsaas, a 10-track project shaped over three years. Moving away from singles-led releases, the album leans into long-form storytelling, focusing on emotional states rather than club functionality or quick hooks.
An episodic approach to emotion
Ehsaas is structured as a weekly episodic release, with one track dropping at a time. Each song represents a distinct emotional phase, encouraging listeners to sit with the music rather than rush through it. The format reflects how audiences increasingly consume music—gradually, with repetition and context.
Classical roots, electronic restraint
Musically, the album draws from Indian classical and folk traditions, filtered through restrained electronic production. Instead of overt fusion, Ehsaas prioritises mood, pacing, and texture. The compositions are sparse, allowing melody and rhythm to carry emotional weight without excess layering or genre gimmicks.
“I was chasing a feeling, not a sound”
Explaining the intent behind the album, AATMA says Ehsaas emerged from a period of introspection shaped by travel, touring, and solitude. “Electronic music gives me freedom, classical music gives me soul,” he notes, describing the album as an attempt to translate emotions that often go unnoticed.
The first three tracks—Sukoon, Subah, and Gold—have already been released, with listeners responding to the album’s slower, more reflective tone.
Building on earlier momentum
Ehsaas follows AATMA’s debut album Indian Roadtrip (2023), which topped charts in India and featured on global rankings across multiple countries, and his 2025 project RELIC. Over the past year, he has performed internationally in cities including Amsterdam, Dubai, Vietnam, and Thailand, marking a gradual expansion of his live footprint outside India.
Where AATMA stands now
With over 80,000 monthly Spotify listeners and more than 5 million total streams, AATMA has built a steady global audience. His work has received airplay across international radio stations and platforms like Tomorrowland Radio, alongside recognition from independent music bodies and live forums.
Ehsaas is now rolling out across major streaming platforms, continuing its weekly release schedule.
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