Todh Teri – The Return Of Neela Devi EP [Masala Movement]

Todh Teri – The Return Of Neela Devi EP [Masala Movement]

Todh Teri is back with a brand-new chapter. The Return of Neela Devi kicks off a vinyl-only series where the iconic characters from Deep In India finally take centre stage. With the Sampadan era behind us, a bold new sound is rising.

Leading the way is Neela Devi herself, across three genre-spanning tracks that cover everything from vintage disco to spaced-out synths and slow-burning indie dance. There’s something here for every kind of listener – the groover, the dreamer, and the deep digger.

We open with “Maalgaadi 54” – a relentless disco heater drenched in ’70s glam, trippy layers, and hands-in-the-air energy.

Next comes “Cosmic Dirt” – dusty, mysterious, and dripping with attitude. Think desert synths, dark disco grooves, and a mood straight out of an Indian spaghetti western.

Closing the record is “Beauty Blues” – a dubby slow-burner that gently builds before locking into a bouncing, blissed-out groove. A cheeky take on a classic that’ll leave you smiling from start to finish.

Those who dig a little deeper into the wax will uncover a secret locked groove.

Visually, the record is a stunner. The artwork is helmed by Soju Aduckathil, with creative direction by Manoj Kurian, the visionary behind Masala Movement.

Marking the sixth release on the Masala Movement label, this vinyl-only beauty is just the beginning, with plenty more surprises lined up for 2025.

The new era has arrived. Ready to dive in?

ABOUT THE ARTIST’S NAME
Todh Teri (noun)
Origin: Hindi/Urdu
(to-rh tey-ri)
todh: break
teri: yours
“If said aggressively, it can imply ‘I’ll break you”.
Although in this case, I’m only breaking tunes!” – Todh Teri (2019).

DISCLAIMER: Any resemblance to other persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.

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