Your summer was filled with EU dates, can you tell us your highlight playing in Europe?
One of the major highlights of my European summer was headlining Stage 2 at Sea You Festival alongside legends like Pan-Pot, Lily Palmer, and Adam Beyer. Another standout moment was my debut performance at Rave the Planet, which was especially significant for me since it’s the rebirth of the iconic Love Parade.
How do you feel Europe and India differ when it comes to the gigs, in terms of production, crowd, and artists etc?
Europe excels in next-level production and a seasoned crowd, while India’s scene is rapidly evolving with openness to new sounds. European gigs / festivals boast of iconic artists and refined setups, while Indian shows bring a fresh blend of local talents. Both are unique in their own way, making each performance special in its own way.
Do you find inspiration in playing in Europe, to take back to India for your own events under your BITONAL agency?
Absolutely, playing in Europe is a huge source of inspiration for what we’re building with BITONAL in India. The production quality and how the European crowd engages with music give me fresh ideas on how to better smoosh our events back home.
Can you tell us what you have coming up in India with BITONAL and any big tours planned as we head into the Autumn months?
We’ve got some exciting things lined up for BITONAL in India, starting with our first-ever Dual-Tone Arena show in November. It’s going to be a game-changer for the scene here! We’re also working on expanding our bookings, bringing in more international techno artists for our events across India.
As for touring, I’ve got a few big gigs coming up in Germany & Netherlands as autumn approaches. Plus, we’re planning more shows in Europe and some surprise collaborations. It’s going to be a busy few months ahead!
We hear you are starting a new music label; can you tell us more?
I’m super stoked to announce the launch of my personal label, Dual Tone, in February next year, right after the second Dual-Tone Arena show! This label will be exclusively for my own releases and special collaborations with artists who are part of the Dual-Tone Arena shows. It’s a way to keep the sound and vision of the Dual-Tone experience alive and evolving, collaborating with like-minded artists.
Finally, who is one artist you discovered this year you love and why?
One artist I discovered this year and absolutely love is HNGT. His sound is just the right balance of intensity, drive and depth. His tracks have this unique energy that works perfectly for peak-time sets, and I have been dropping his tunes in my sets a lot recently. Definitely one to watch!
