After a run of remixes for the label, Sestrica steps forward with her first solo EP, ‘A Way to Ananda,’ a deeply personal release shaped by change, distance, and renewal. Across three original tracks and a closing remix, she channels lived experience into music that balances movement with reflection.
The EP opens with ‘Intuition,’ the most direct and club-focused moment of the record. Built on driving breaks and looping phrases, the track carries a raw edge that recalls late-night floors and restless energy. There is tension in its structure, but also resolution, as if pushing forward without looking back.
‘Letting You Go’ shifts the mood inward. Melodic layers soften the rhythm, allowing space for emotion to surface. The groove remains present, yet the track leans into feeling rather than force, unfolding patiently as harmonies rise and fall with quiet intensity.
The title track, ‘Way to Ananda,’ closes the trio of originals with warmth and calm. Here, Sestrica leans fully into melody and atmosphere, shaping a sense of release that feels earned rather than sudden. It is a gentle conclusion that reflects clarity after upheaval.
The EP ends with a remix by Not Even Noticed, who reframe the emotional core of the record through a restrained, late-night lens. Their version is minimal and precise, led by sharp drums and subtle details that hold tension without excess. It serves as a composed final statement, sealing the arc of the release with confidence.
Written during a period of personal transition, ‘A Way to Ananda’ is rooted in real experience. As Sestrica explains, the EP traces her path through separation, relocation, and the rediscovery of purpose. That honesty is present throughout the record, not as confession, but as intention.
With this release, Sestrica presents a clear artistic voice, one shaped by introspection, movement, and emotional truth. ‘A Way to Ananda’ stands as a thoughtful debut that speaks to both the dance floor and the inner life behind it.
Sestrica’s ‘A Way to Ananda’ is out now via Distan Gaze. Stream and buy here.
Follow Sestrica: Linktree I Spotify I Bandcamp I Soundcloud I Instagram
