Apart from some awesome headliners, the MTV Bloc party line-up includes some of India’s finest electronic acts till date. Here’s what you should know about them.
1. ANKYTRIXX
…or the shining beacon of Indian techno?
As a Techno/ Deep House specialist; Ankytrixx’s popularity in the country knows no bounds. His work covers a vast spectrum of underground electronic sound, with artistes like John Digweed, Guy J, Richie Hawtin being among the artistes he’s lent his support to over the last decade. Be assured, no one else can throw down like Ankytrixx can.
2. Ash Roy
As one/third of the now defunct Jalebee Cartel, one of the first and iconic dance music bands in the country, Ash Roy’s individual production and DJing is nothing short of awesome. His style ranges from minimal to tech-house to techno, with his music being released on some prestigious labels such asΒ Trapez Ltd., Creepy Finger, Monocline, Buena Onda amongst others.
3. AlgoRhythm
With a duo like AlgoRhythm, you can always something fun and new. Their sound categorized as ‘aΒ pot-pourri of fresh, eclectic, syncopated beats peppered with some funk’ Β draws a lot of inspiration from beat artistes like Pretty Lights and Justice teamed with some dnb and dubstep too. If bass is your thing, so will AlgoRhythm.
4. BlaNk (live)
Unshackling the limitations of what just one performing artist can do, BLaNK pushes the boundaries of conventional DJing by re-editing 4/ 4 dance tracks and imagery, and fusing it with the earthy tones of live instruments, classical Indian influenced melodies, and exclusively produced customized cinematic visuals all done real time
BLaNK comprises the talent of Manny (DJ); Skip (DJ/turntablist); Alive (visuals); and Nirupama (instrumentalist/vocalist), all pouring in the essence of their joint musical background into their sets, pushing themselves β and their machines β to the limit.
5. Calm Chor
As one of the founding members of electronic supertroop Jalebee Cartel, Ashvin or βCalm Chorβ has been part of of the industry since 1998. His style of music is a curious mix ofΒ Techno, Psy Tech and Progressive, a blend that can leave you high and dry for more.
6. EZ Riser
Launched in Oct 2012, EZ Riser is the solo project of Sohail Arora pushing cutting edge Electronica, Glitch Hop, Electro Hip Hop, Breaks, Bass House & IDM. Check out some of his awesome stuff below
7. Lost Stories
As the poster boys for Indian EDM, Lost Stories’ productions are a class apart. This reflects in their immense popularity among Indian EDM enthusiasts and translates through their sold out shows and gigs. Check out some of their new tunes, quite different from what they originally used to produce. We can say this much – we absolutely love it!
8. Nanok
Nanok’s music is a lot of things, most of all undeniable fun. Before you get to seem him drop some mad beats at Bloc Party, check out his hilarious new music video ‘fever’.
>
9. Nucleya
The infamous bass god on India. Akkad Bakkad all you like at this MTV Bloc Party, with everyone’s favourite trap DJ.
10. Ox7gen
Ox7gen is the ambient/drum and bass project and brainchild of Aditya Ashok, drummer for TheΒ Colour Compound and one half of Shaaβir + Func. Conceptualized in 2011, Ashok released hisΒ first EP Any Time Now in 2012. Self-taught for the most part, Aditya Ashok claims his primaryΒ musical influences to be Netsky and Danny Byrd. Ox7gen made its way into the industry prettyΒ swiftly, performing at Bacardi NH7, Pune and even Goaβs Sunburn Festival. Here are some ofΒ his exceptional tracks.
11. Reggae Rajahs
Reggae Rajahs is a Delhi-based band formed in 2009. Their music is a swift amalgamation ofΒ reggae, dancehall and a tad bit of dub here and there. Head-bob and foot-tap worthy, theseΒ guys are Indiaβs first reggae sound system, consisting of tongue-twisting members DJ MoCity,Β Diggy Dang, General Zooz, BeLights and Ziggy B. Here are some of their beats to get you intoΒ the groove.
12. Sickflip
Sickflip is a solo project based in Bombay by 22 year old DJ Sarvesh Shrivastava. His eclecticΒ sounds range from heavy bass and Glitch-hop to nameless experimental sounds. In the span ofΒ 2 years, Sickflip has paved his own way into the Indian independent music scene, performing atΒ several homegrown festivals and events such as Enchanted Valley Carnival, NH7 and SunburnΒ Goa.
13. Su Real
Another groundbreaking act from New Delhi, Su Real is a broad-ranging DJ mixing extensiveΒ sounds popular EDM, dancehall, dubstep and R&B. Touching all bases my mixing someΒ Bollywood tracks with his electronic beats, Su Real is an inadvertent people pleaser. Listen toΒ some of his irrevocably catchy tracks to get a glimpse of his music.
Want to be part of the madness? Buy your tickets to MTV Bloc Party here!
