Gil sm and Avanti Illuminate a New Musical Direction With “Finding Light”

An unexpected creative connection in New York City has given “Finding Light” a compelling second life. Gil sm revisits an idea first introduced in the Bulgarian mountains, discovering fresh possibilities through his collaboration with vocalist and producer Avanti. Her ethereal delivery and Indian musical influences bring a distinctive dimension to his established dance music sensibilities. Together, they create an atmospheric meeting point between electronic textures, soulful expression, and intricate rhythmic arrangements. The result is a reimagined track that opens the door to a wider collaborative journey.

First played at a mountain festival in Bulgaria five years ago, “Finding Light” takes on a new form through a New York collaboration blending soulful electronics, ethereal vocals, and Indian rhythmic influences.

The story of “Finding Light” began five years ago at Meadows in the Mountains in Bulgaria. Producer and DJ Gil sm played an early version of the track while appearing alongside the Brighter Days Family collective, including IZCO and Reek0. The feeling it captured remained with him, eventually finding renewed expression through an unexpected creative connection with Mumbai-born singer and producer Avanti in New York City.

Drawing on Gil sm’s experience in UK dance music and his work with Brighter Days Family, the original production was grounded in the dancefloor. His collaboration with Avanti gave that foundation a different dimension. Her intimate, ethereal voice and Indian rhythmic influences introduced new possibilities, turning the return to an existing track into the development of a shared sound. Soulful electronic textures and intricate rhythms came together in music that could carry the energy of a club while leaving room for quieter reflection.

That exchange developed into a four-song EP, extending the ideas first explored in the title track. Avanti’s practice combines electronic production with a background in Indian classical dance and music. Working with Gil sm allowed those influences to meet his dancefloor instincts, creating a sound connected to both artists’ foundations while remaining open to experimentation.

The release’s artwork carries a similar sense of intimacy. An original oil painting by artist An Huynh serves as the EP cover, bringing a tangible, human quality to the project. Its presence complements the layered production and emotional warmth of the music.

“Red and Jade,” the EP’s second single, is scheduled for release on 6 November, with the complete four-song release following in December.

Five years after its first appearance in the Bulgarian mountains, “Finding Light” has become the basis of a collaboration neither artist could have anticipated. Bringing together two musical perspectives, the EP reflects a process guided by instinct and shared curiosity—and the unexpected connections through which an older idea can find a new life.

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