Leo Kai opens a new chapter here with a fine debut on NUTRIA Sounds that leans into deep sounds with maximum feels and knowing restraint. Opener ‘Celba’ sets the subtle tone with a light, buoyant rhythm that feels grounded but with a hint of mischief in its eye. ‘Station Verlaine’ drifts forward on smooth keys and a gently rolling foundation, then the title cut ‘Roots’ centres warm piano figures and earthy percussion. ‘Round 50’ shifts into a more club-facing mood with a hint of late 90s spacey house, and ‘Second Eyes’ closes at a slower pace. It’s textural and jungle-esque and leaves a lingering afterglow.