Kawari, the moniker of Italian multi-instrumentalist Luca Vergano, emerges as a vibrant new voice in the global electronic music scene.
Photo credit: Kawari – Facebook
Drawing from organic elements and introspective textures, his work blends rich cultural influences with ambient, downtempo, and melodic tones. The artist recently released his new EP, ‘Kali’, via Fejká’s Coexist imprint, and is currently on a European tour supporting the label head himself.
In this conversation, we dive into the inspirations behind ‘Kali’, his evolving creative process, and what it means to build sonic bridges between the tangible and the immaterial.
EG: Hi, Luca! Welcome to EG. It’s a pleasure to have you here with us. How have you been? Where are you right now?
Kawari: Hi! Is a big pleasure for me, I’m fine, and right now I’m in the car, just leaving for Munich, where I’m going to play with Fejká at the Ampere Club.
EG: First of all, congratulations on the first release of your upcoming EP, ‘Kali’. What are some of your initial feelings now that it’s out? What has the reception been like so far?
Kawari: I’m very happy because now that I have my sound in focus, I’ve managed to write an EP that is organic and where the tracks are coherent with each other. I’m very happy, therefore, that ‘Kali’ is coming out on a label that I hold in high esteem and that fully reflects my vision of music, and that publishes songs where the atmospheres are an embrace for both body and mind. I feel a sense of peace publishing on Coexist because I feel that the directions are common.
EG: So, what’s ‘Kali’ all about? What can your fans expect to find on this one?
Kawari: The songs on ‘Kali’ embody a striking duality: On one hand, the organic pulse of live percussion grounds the music in the earthly realm—an invitation to listen inward, to feel the body, to engage with tactile and instinctual sensations. On the other hand, ethereal synths, voices, and guitars evoke the world of ideas, thought, introspection, and the immaterial.
This duality converges in a musical and philosophical fusion, exploring the coexistence of these two worlds. Reality emerges as an ontological necessity; a bridge between matter and mind, driven by the human aspiration to harmonize both in a constant search for balance and peace.
EG: And on an inspirational level, is there a concept or emotion driving these four new cuts? What was the creative process like?
Kawari: I imagined music as a vehicle for the mind to think, imagine, stimulate the imagination, and that offered a door to the inner gaze; also a medium that could open up avenues of communication with other people, something that would generate an inner openness that would also reflect on the social aspect.
“If there is a soul and a message, the artist can continue his or her artistic journey”
EG: By the way, how was it that these tracks made it to Fejká’s Coexist imprint?
Kawari: The first track I wrote a few years ago was called ‘Hiraeth’, when I did not yet know Fejká, and ‘Hiraeth’ is the name of one of his wonderful records. Both Fejká and Kawari are two words that express broader concepts. Kawari is the last reflection of light on water before sunset and Fejká is not just a word, but a concept—a melodic blend between soft, dreamy atmospheres and the punchy vibe of techno. So I think there are connections, not only in music but also in worldviews.
EG: And now you get to take your live set across Europe supporting Fejká himself. What an incredible opportunity. You must be stoked about this. How are you feeling, and what can people expect from your performances?
Kawari: I’m very happy to be playing live with an artist that I really appreciate and that I’ve been listening to for a few years. I’ve prepared a set in which I play the guitar, and there will also be a part of improvisation that always changes and leaves a little room for freedom within a structured set. Touring all over Europe with a mixer, a synth, and a guitar will be magical.
EG: What does your live setup look like at the moment? What would you say is your favorite piece of equipment?
Kawari: There is nothing that stands out; my only goal is the atmosphere that is created.
EG: Now, stepping outside of the studio for a bit…What do you see as the biggest challenge for established and rising artists in the next few years?
Kawari: I believe the key is in being able to reinvent oneself and change while keeping the creativity, the soul of one’s music and message intact. If there is a soul and a message, the artist can continue his or her artistic journey.
“There is nothing that stands out, my only goal is the atmosphere that is created”
EG: Looking forward, what can we expect from Kawari? Where can your fans catch you next? What are your next scheduled shows?
Kawari: At the end of April the European tour will start from Munich, and then in May I will be in Cologne, Copenhagen, London, Dublin, Turin, and in June in Stuttgart at an event organized by Coexist, where in addition to Fejká also Stimming, an artist I love, will play.
EG: Thank you so much for your time, Luca! We wish you all the best in the future. Take care!
Kawari: Thanks so much, it has been a big pleasure, take care!
Kawari’s ‘Kali’ is out now on Coexist. Stream and download here.
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