The Sound Of: Krunk Kulture
Born in 2020 with the aim to put Indian-created electronic music on the map globally, Krunk Kulture is well on its way to exceeding its ambitions. Having released singles, albums, and compilations from a wide range of electronic and dance music producers from India and the subcontinent, the label shows that its output is cutting-edge, […]
Rafiki on the transformative time he channelled into his New Shifts EP
An entrenched figure in the live music space in India for nearly two decades now, few knew what Sohail Arora would be up to when he started curating gigs at the erstwhile Bandra (and later Lower Parel) venue Zenzi, and later at mainstay location Blue Frog in Mumbai.He was part of nu-metal band Skincold at […]
Indian promoter Krunk celebrates 15 years this month
Its anniversary programme features the likes of TSVI, Toumba and others. Longstanding Indian promoter and booking agency Krunk is celebrating 15 years in the game. The anniversary programme includes a run of parties this month across New Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore with TSVI, Toumba and Mengzy. Plenty of local acts are also on the bill, […]
Krunk Picks 14 Indian Releases of 2015 To Remember The Year By
As we prime ourselves for the musical offerings of the new year, we cast a look back at the releases of 2015 that embodied a fresh and forward-thinking approach to electronic music. From ambient passages and thoughtful downtempo to funk, drum and bass and downright demented electronica — tune in for an immersive aural journey through […]
Listen: Kumail’s Debut LP ‘Links’ Is Now Out!
After two well-received EPs – his debut Flashbulb Memories and 2015’s Shift – Kumail Hamid launches his most colourful compilation till date. ‘Links’ is a culmination of his travels across Rajasthan, Sri Lanka, Pondicherry and Goa of the last year; and explores the connections he has with his surroundings. Working with a lot more organic and raw sounds, as […]
UK-Based Artists Gaudi, Soom T To Headline Bass Camp 2015 in Mumbai & Delhi
[Krunk’s been getting busy bringing you the latest edition of the 4-city festival, so stay tuned for the Pune & Bangalore Bass Camp 2015 line-ups, out this week.] Bass Camp 2015 is back in its latest edition with two UK-based dubmasters in tow: London-based Gaudi and Glasgow-based artist of Indian origin, Soom T, are going to be headlining the festival in Mumbai […]
Delhi Sultanate Is Building India’s First Mobile Reggae Sound System. Here’s How You Can Help.
[Log in to the campaign page on Indiegogo to contribute and be a part of this exciting journey.] Delhi Sultanate‘s (AKA Taru Dalmia) new crowdfunding project on Indiegogo promises to take the music out of clubs, and straight to the people. Launched just two days ago, the idea is to bring to India a mobile, Jamaican-style sound system with powerful, […]
Kumail Releases His New LP ‘Links’ At Magnetic Fields Festival Tonight
If you’re headed to, or are just getting in to Magnetic Fields, you already know the scores of things to look forward to at the most intriguing festival in the country. Adding to the growing list is 22-year-old producer Kumail‘s release of his next LP ‘Links’, which launches today at the festival with an online release in January […]
Exclusive Album Launch: Twerkistan – Su Real
New Delhi bass producer and trapmaster Su Real is back with ‘Twerkistan,’ his second full-length album, packed with desi bass bangers and catchy dance beats. Growing organically as a follow-up to his debut album ‘Trapistan’, this album charts a journey into a different mythical land, featuring collaborations with a range of artists including Tanya Nambiar, P-Man and Ritviz. […]
‘Recluse Ep’ Is Gandhar’s First Foray Into Production-based Music
If playfulness is what makes us human, then Gandhar perfectly translates this notion into his musical compositions. Using the primary premise of “having fun”, the Mumbai-based singer, producer and DJ interlaces his individual expression towards music and self-contemplation within the forthcoming ‘Recluse EP’, which will be released on November 4 via Krunk Kulture. Fresh, funky […]
Artist Spotlight: Baalti Redefine Indian-laced House Music From San Francisco
Meet Baalti — a musically illustrious duo composed of Mihir Chauhan and Jaiveer Singh. The San Francisco-based twosome have been steadily building global recognition for their crafty combination of crate digging habits and their love affair for house music sprinkled with a healthy dash of Bollywood-influenced disco from the 80s. Their creative process effortlessly results in a […]
Mixmag Asia’s Mind-blowing Music Videos From 2022
Cityscapes, real and virtual, across Dubai, Hong Kong, India and Japan… mountains in Korea… a warehouse and a Cantonese restaurant in London… animations in outer space and more… Mixmag Asia’s mind-blowing music videos from 2022 are incredibly diverse not only in their settings but in their music, storylines and aesthetics. Across Asia and the Asian […]