Wild City

Likwid has spent the last decade perfecting his craft at a DJ. With the ability to float through genres effortlessly, the Bleep! Crew-signee had a stellar 2017. The new year continues to see his name ascend to new heights as he continues to tour across Indian clubs and festivals. It was really only a matter of time before we asked him to come through with a selection for Wild City. An hour of energy permeates through the mix as Likwid selects a number of high intensity, lively tunes. 60 minutes of timeless rhythms as well as outings to more heads-down grooves, all strung together with impeccable timing. For more info and a tracklist, head here: http://www.thewildcity.com/EN/music.xhtml/article/13150-wild-city-146-likwid

Stalvart John truly cemented his place within the Indian electronic music space in 2017. It’s undeservedly late as he’s been regularly making podcasts and releasing music for a number of years, always one-step ahead of the curve. Topping off 2017 with an energetic set at Magnetic Fields Festival, it seemed appropriate for Stalvart to come through with a mix for Wild City. Stalvart’s set is pure disco; its sole purpose is to get your body moving and it accomplishes that with ease. With several remixes, re-edits and a few rare selections, Stalvart is, at once, educating and entertaining audiences. This mix is further proof that Stalvart is peerless in India as a selector. You can find the tracklist and more information here: http://www.thewildcity.com/EN/music.xhtml/article/13090-wild-city-145-stalvart-john

Robert Yang aka Bézier is a talented multi-instrumentalist, DJ and producer. He’s also a founding member of Honey Soundsystem, the San Francisco-based DJ and artist collective. Having played at Magnetic Fields Festival in 2016, Bézier is back in India for a one-off show in New Delhi on 12 January. In the run up to his all night session, he has just dropped a luscious hour-long mix for us. Known for his fervent crate digging, he’s come up with mature and diverse selection that does not disappoint. Running through tracks from The Golden Filter, TWINS and himself, Bézier’s mix seamlessly moves through various forms of house and techno essentially acting as an auditory showcase of his craft behind the decks. Weaving together a selection of intoxicating records and rare favorites close to his heart - he’s given us a good taste of what to expect later this week. For a full tracklist and more information, head here: http://www.thewildcity.com/EN/music.xhtml/article/13080-wild-city-144-bezier

Co-founder of Magnetic Fields Festival, Smita Singh, who DJs under the alias AGENT has been on a meteoric rise. Since she started hitting the club circuit, the Goa-based DJ has gained recognition for her distinctive brand of hard-hitting, bass-heavy dance music. But it’s on her boxout.fm radio show ‘World Ocean’ where she has truly perfected her craft. It seemed about time AGENT dropped a mix for Wild City. The near hour-long mix builds slowly from ‘Cloudy Others’ by Sebastien Casanova until it takes a turn into the dance-floor-friendly vibe AGENT has become renowned for. Shining a spotlight on sounds you’re not likely to hear anywhere else, there’s a smattering of music from around the world wrapped in a traditional house beat. Though it takes a while for the mix to get you moving, AGENT will have listeners dancing by the end of it. Through her selection, she also guarantees to make you you obsessively check the tracklist. For more info and a tracklist, go here:

Sindhi Curry @authenticsindhicurry(formerly known as Pramod Sippy) has been a mainstay in the Indian music space for over a decade. Having co-founded Bombay Elektrik Project and The Hive, Pramod’s work in these organisations was crucial to promoting and elevating new talent. The self-taught DJ has played at a variety of venues across India showcasing the depth of his musical knowledge through his selections. Having delved deeper into the artform, Sindhi Curry now also finds himself a certified vinyl junkie. With a vast collection of records that keeps growing, it seemed a great time to have Sindhi Curry come through with a mix for Wild City. The hour-long selection is typically deep, dusty and diverse. Pramod expertly drifts from light, airy Afro-house and Afro-disco into deep, bass-heavy techno and manages to squeeze in lurching warehouse bangers by the end. A diverse exhibit. For more information and a tracklist, go here: http://www.thewildcity.com/EN/music.xhtml/article/12706-wild-city-142-sindhi-curr

EZZYLAND is on the rise. After dropping arguably the album of the summer with ‘DEPS x ANXIES’, EZZYLAND has been continually releasing tracks and getting recognition for his hard work. Whether it’s been climbing up charts across streaming platforms or having publications write about his work, the Chennai-based artist has been finding his feet in the industry. After a year’s worth of consistently good releases, including the stellar ‘Neon Grafx 3K9’ EP, EZZYLAND was due for a Wild City mix. The 30-minute selection is made up of his own tunes with a seamless transition from one track to the next. The multi-faceted producer floats between genres with ease, showcasing not only his production skills but his effortless mixing skills as well. For those familiar with his work, EZZYLAND’s mix is a welcome, relaxing listen. If you’ve never heard any of his music before, it showcases a diverse range of his production sensibilities which will undoubtedly have you hooked on your first listen. Another way to cement his

South Korean DJ Didi Han is one of Asia’s fastest rising stars. One of the forces behind Pute Deluxe; arguably Seoul’s best party and one of the region’s most exciting selectors seamlessly blending hip-hop, trap, R&B and house. If you’ve kept up with us over the last week you would have noticed that Didi Han is playing a (not so secret) secret warehouse party thrown by Auster WIP on 9 September. Ahead of this, she’s dropped an exclusive mix for Wild City. Playing a rare blend of unheard remixes and classics, it’s a stomper, that starts off with Snoop Dogg (‘Tha Shiznit’) and ends with a remix of ‘Superstition’ by Stevie Wonder stopping over at tracks like ‘Pump Up The Jam (Remix)’ by Full Crate and Tall Black Guys’ ‘Come With Me and Fly’, along the way. A lively mix, it’s a good indicator of the energy Didi Han will bring to the Auster WIP party on Saturday. For a tracklist and further information, head here: http://www.thewildcity.com/EN/music.xhtml/article/12601-wild-city-140-didi-han

Aerate Sound burst onto the scene with their debut album ‘Only For External’ earlier this year. Since then, they’ve gone on to play Boiler Room in Bangalore and have been lauded for not only their live performances but their studio work as well. Apart from occasional appearances on the decks at Consolidate events and a few loose singles, BlindNight is a true newcomer to the game. In that vein, it made sense for the two artists to collaborate on a mix for Wild City; one to show off his skills and announce himself; the other, a much overdue mix after such a successful year. In true Consolidate camp style, the mix is exactly as intriguing, diverse and distinctive as you’d imagine. The nearly 50-minute mix is full of rare hip-hop, beatbreaks, samples and rap that you’re not bound to hear on the dance floor. Artists like Slugabed (‘Feeding Time’) and Onra (‘Hide and Seek’) make appearances but it’s the Death Grips x Danny Brown collaboration along with Shabazz Palaces that had us intrigued. For a tracklist and

Rijul Victor is a drummer who produces and DJs under his solo electronic project, Corridors. The Delhi-based musician has been making a name for himself with releases that have caught the public’s attention. His live performances are intriguing and distinctive, ensuring that audiences are always enthralled to see him play live. In anticipation of his opening set for footwork pioneer and Chicago-based DJ RP Boo later on today, Corridors has come through with a mix for Wild City. The 32-minute compilation of tracks is effortlessly smooth and is as hype as they come. Crossing from footwork to trap to fast-paced hip-hop to electronic seamlessly, Corridors has created an aggressive, energetic and frenetic mix that’s sure to get your heart pumping and feet moving. “This mix contains some of my favourite producers I've found over hours of scouting for new tunes among the usual big guns that belt out some real intense bass tunes - crossing between some good 'ol 80bpm footwork meets juicy old-school 70s-80s sample

Shoumik Biswas aka Disco Puppet is known for his distinctive sound. Play his latest EP, ‘Spring’, anywhere and listeners privy to the Consolidate member’s sound will instantly recognise it as his. Disco Puppet’s experimental, leftfield electronica features soundscapes and varied sampled recordings. The electronic artist and multi-instrumentalist has a tendency to suck you right in with his unique brand of electronica, the kind that’s rare to hear in India. After a tour in China and shows in India, it seemed due for Disco Puppet to come through with a mix for Wild City. The Bangalore-based artist’s ethereal Wild City mix is full of tunes created by the artist himself. Flowing seamlessly, it features everything from sampled sounds of birds flying and elephants trumpeting in the distance to birds cooing and even a tabla taal on loop. Though there are a variety of tracks on display, Biswas manages to make a half-hour long mix sound so enticing, you’ll want to rinse it all day. For a tracklist and further in

American-born, Beijing-based artist thruoutin has a sound that is instantly recognisable. With work varying from project to project, thruoutin’s singular take on electronic music focuses on organic, lush noise. The electronic producer and multi-instrumentalist has been based in China since 2009 and has toured a multitude of countries in Asia as well as various cities in the US and Canada - featuring on several Chinese and international labels. After piquing our interest with a few submissions, thruoutin came through with a mix for Wild City. Just shy of an hour, this exquisite mix is full of songs you’re never going to hear anywhere else. Showcasing a diverse range of tunes coming out of China and its neighbouring countries, thruoutin spotlights genres from glitch-hop to trap, ambient, lo-fi and electronica. It’s rare to hear a country’s sound being spread out so enticingly in a mix, but thruoutin manages to do just that. Favourites include tracks from J-Fever, Yider and the inimitable BLOODZ BOI. For mo

MALFNKTION a.k.a Aditya Alamuru has managed to carve himself a distinctive path within the Indian alternative music space. Over the last 3 years, he has quietly been producing a blend of electronica, hip-hop and traditional Indian sounds recorded during his travels across the country. Since releasing two albums back in 2015 (‘I Killed Ramji’ and ‘Hindustani Rascal’) which immediately caught the ears of many from the industry, he has now gone on to produce beats that audiences have come to distinguish him by easily. A near hour-long effortless blend of tunes, his mix shows off his experience and knowledge as a selector. Though there’s a tendency to repeat artists, it however allows for a seamless amalgamation of tracks. For most listeners there will most likely be some discovery through lesser known acts such as Guts and Mo Vibez, alongside mainstays like Howie Lee, Onra, J Dilla, Tokimonsta and MF Doom. For a tracklist and further info, head over here: http://www.thewildcity.com/EN/music.xhtml/article/122

Having only been DJ’ing for a few years Kunal Lodhia a.k.a Eng. has quickly become known for his versatility as a DJ. Known for being able to play a diverse range of genres, his sets are recognised for their ability to surprise audiences while keeping them engaged and on the floor. A member of Mumbai-based design collective WeThePpl, Eng. is also the man behind what is now probably one of the city’s most iconic parties Grime Riot Disco as well as the co-founder of Magnetic Fields Festival. It goes without saying that a mix was well overdue. Full of hidden treasures, his mix takes you on a soulful, melodic trip around the world, where you find yourself immersed in jazz tunes from Guinea ('Petit Sokou' by Bembeya Jazz National) and Zambia (‘Tsegulani’ by Musi-O-Tunya & Rikki Ililonga) before crossing continents to South America and China. Eng.’s diversity as a selector also comes to the fore in this brilliant collection of tracks. His first ever recorded mix. For a tracklist and further info, head over here

Releasing music consistently for around a year now, the strength of sparkle & fade’s latest EP, ‘20’ took us by surprise. Running for just under 40 minutes his mix is the perfect companion to grey skies, reminiscent of lost lovers and perfect for dreary mornings and lonely nights. There might just be a number of tracks that you’ll be introduced to through this mix; the more known ones are Giraffage’s ‘Make You Love Me’ and Charle xcx’s ‘Need Ur Love’, except the latter is a japanese wallpaper remix. It’s also apt that at the end of this melancholic mix, sparkle & fade brings in ‘Dead by Christmas’ by Suicide, Part 2 -- a perfect ending to an emotional ride. For a tracklist and further info, head over here: http://www.thewildcity.com/EN/news.xhtml/article/12090

Kavya Trehan is a restless multi-talented creative. She has dabbled as a singer-songwriter, a model, one-half of indie pop duo Mosko and dipped her toes in TV commercials, movies and theatre. Doing a mix for Wild City seemed inevitable and considering it was her first ever time making a mix, she’s managed to expertly put together a bevvy of beautiful tracks. A downtempo and relaxing selection of tunes from ‘I shall not complain’ by English band Stateless to Khalid’s ‘Location’ it’s an excellent compilation. The mix never picks up speed, maintaining it’s slow, steady rhythmic base - something to listen to on a gloomy afternoon or a dismal evening (we see that as a good thing). A sure fire companion for those mysterious times. For a tracklist and further info, head over here: http://www.thewildcity.com/EN/music.xhtml/article/12025-wild-city-132-kavya-trehan

Bjorn Torske is undoubtedly one of the most influential DJs and producers from Norway who has had a significant hand in shaping the country’s electronic music scene. The renowned creative started his career at a local radio station in 1987, following which he’s had a number of successful tours around the world, as well as his debut on Boiler Room. With his impending arrival to India, we got in touch for a mix. The hour-long mix from Torske is littered with gems throughout. From the opening synth-heavy track, ‘Preparing To Go’ by Mainframe right down to a Bjorn Torske & Prins Thomas original ‘Arpa’, it’s a pleasure to listen to as you while away your afternoon. Suitable to many moods, we suggest a good listen before his upcoming tour across Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai and Pune. For a tracklist and further info, head over here: http://www.thewildcity.com/EN/music.xhtml/article/11949-wild-city-131-bjorn-torske

Monophonik’s sound is fresh, uplifting and lively. The solo project of Mumbai-based producer Shatrunjai Dewan, Monophonik takes an experimental approach to making music. Having studied audio engineering and trained in classical piano, Monophonik believes that electronic music can be performed live without having to playback pre-recorded audio. Curious to see what he could cook up, Monophonik dropped us a live 30-minute mix. From start to finish, the entire piece is impeccable - a testament to Monophonik’s technical and musical ability. Using a combination of analogue modular synths, Monophonik’s mix is 100% live and drenched in high-tempo, upbeat energy that maintains relentlessness throughout. Whereas other mixes of this nature can seem draining, Monophonik’s almost seems refreshing. For a tracklist and further info, head over here: http://www.thewildcity.com/EN/music.xhtml/article/11927-wild-city-130-monophonik

Hailed as one of the most progressive audio visual artists today, DJ Cheeba is revered for his distinctive style. Recognised for his turntable and video manipulation, Cheeba is more than just a DJ; rather an audiovisual artist known for the broadest beats and the deepest video vaults. With his trademark polished blend of classic breaks, hip-hop, electronica, rock, D&B, and everything in between. Cheeba’s copy-paste style is unparalleled. In anticipation of his gigs this week, DJ Cheeba came through with an exclusive mix for Wild City. A high paced trip that’s neatly divided in half, it dissects the sounds of Bristol and Bollywood. It’s a sampler’s dream mix as DJ Cheeba manages to unearth gems, finding the rarest tracks, in both regions. Encompassing a wide range of genres within the 33-minute mix, DJ Cheeba highlights the sound of Bristol with tracks such as Massive Attack’s ‘Safe From Harm’ in the first half. Flowing into a second half focussed on Bollywood he even manages to flawlessly amalgamate Shr

Monica Dogra is a multi-faceted artist who is, at once, a singer, spoken-word artist, performer, dancer, actor, writer and now most recently a DJ. She first rose to fame as the founder and front-lady of Shaa’ir + Func, one of India’s most popular independent bands. With the duo, she performed at a multitude of clubs and festivals around the world and most recently also released her solo record ‘Spit’. Adding to her creative repertoire - she's recently started DJ’ing - so we thought it’s only fair to get in touch with her for a Wild City mix. One thing that’s clear on first listen is her knowledge of music. Starting with a Lupe Fiasco remix of ‘Panda’, it runs through tracks like ‘Tomboy’ by Princess Nokia, and ‘Vola’ by Karol Conka. The tracks are mixed with precision and roll through to a few cheeky classics from the likes of Beenie Man and Buju Banton. The mix is undoubtedly a reflection of Monica’s tastes. Underpinned by a recognisable urban flavour it never seems to stray too far from an obvious comfo

N*hilate has a keen ear for rhythm. One of the country's most diverse DJs - he can effortlessly switch between styles based on the mood of a crowd. From indie and nu disco to deep house and funk, N*hilate always keeps the bevvy of dancing bodies entertained. #127 feels like a classic. A mix that cuts through tracks that a lot of us grew up with, some that we may have even discarded in our angsty teenage years. Tunes like ‘Dance Floor’ by Taste of Honey make you want to clap along to its simple, catchy beat, whilst ‘Every Kinda People’ by Robert Palmer - although remixed - retains much of its original charm only for it to close on Womack & Womack's 'Teardrops'. The mix is a funky, energetic collection of tracks that is the perfect soundtrack to your day. For a tracklist and further info, head over here: http://www.thewildcity.com/EN/music.xhtml/article/11702-wild-city-127-nhilate