Akshai Sarin

Akshai Sarin
Background information
Origin Bangalore, India
Genres EDM, IDM, Downtempo, World
Years active 1997–present
Labels Sony Music India, Armada Music, Rebirth, Indian Electronica, Punarnava, Mp3.com
Website http://www.myspace.com/axai

Akshai Sarin (a.k.a. ax/ai, Rebirth of DuB, Dj AX) is an Indian composer, producer, performer, and DJ. He has expanded his participation in music to starting a record label Rebirth and 360 degree music management through his AXYZ Music International (pronounced "axis") group of companies. An Indian citizen, he has also lived in the Philippines, United States, Egypt, and the UK. He is now conceptualizing energy-drink and lifestyle brand Red Bull's Culture Program for India.[1]

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Biography

Akshai got his first keyboard at age 8, began training on the tabla at 11, and was experimenting with new sounds and making his own turntables and mixer at the age of 14.[2] By the time he turned 16, Akshai was composing songs for his first album Soundscapes.[3] When Sarin was 19, an animated video using his music was nominated for an award at the Flash Film Festival, Barcelona.[2]

Sarin's notable works include his collaboration titled "Anoni" with Israeli DJ Yahel and remix of "Suraj Hua Madham" which appears on Klub K3G,[4] an album of remixes of music from the soundtrack of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham; the song also appears on the soundtrack of Karan Johar's 2005 film Kaal.[5] His self-released tracks have also received airplay on BBC Radio 1's Alternative Asia and the BBC Asian Network.[6]

In 2006, Akshai provided the music for Hard Kaur's follow-up to her hit single "Ek Glassy, Do Glassy"—a song called "Sexy Boy".[7] He has also worked with Kitchie Nadal and percussionist Bo Razon.[8] That same year, Sarin coordinated the Shalom Peace Concert, which took place in New Delhi (with artists like Karsh Kale and MIDIval Punditz).[9] Also in 2006, Sarin was one of the finalists in the India's Creative Future 2007 program conducted by the British Council and Indian Institute of Management Bangalore.[10] The program had a total of 20 delegates and was won by fashion designer Priya Patil.[11]

In 2007, Sarin performed at the newly opened Ministry of Sound franchise in New Delhi with MC Shamik.[12] He also sat on the planning committee for the Indian edition of that year's Indian Electronica Festival.[13]

He is a part of the Asian Massive/Asian Underground; his track "Reborn" appears on the Indian Electronica Vol. 1 compilation, alongside DJ Spooky and Talvin Singh, Transglobal Underground, Jalebee Cartel, and others.[14]

In 2008, Akshai co-wrote and co-produced DJ Yahel's "Anoni".[15][16] The duo also toured India previewing Akshai's upcoming album Connected.[17]

In 2009, Akshai played at Singapore F1 Rocks, a music festival that hosted Beyoncé, The Black Eyed Peas, N.E.R.D, ZZ Top and No Doubt.[18]

ReBIRTH Records

Rebirth label is affiliated with the AXYZ Music International setup and works with the motto "No overpriced CDs. No disproportionate royalties. We just want fans to feel what our artistes do when they (re) birth something new."[19]

Albums

[20]

Upcoming Albums

AXYZ Music International

AXYZ Music International is a vertically integrated, globally active group of companies involved in all stages of the music economy from development, to delivery. Its partner offices in India, Egypt, Philippines and Australia encompass brand consulting, music marketing, artiste management, artiste/dj booking agency, digital music distribution, physical distribution, record labels, music production, events & venue management services.[21]

Artiste Bookings & Management

Events

Concept Club Nights

Music Distribution

Discography

Albums

Songs

Remixes

Collaborations

References

  1. ^ [1] Channel V Website.
  2. ^ a b Mumbai boy hits Internet music charts, The Times of India Newspaper Online, January 1, 2002.
  3. ^ Review of Soundscapes JamMagazine Online Edition
  4. ^ SonyBMG India
  5. ^ www.Indigo.de
  6. ^ a b The A/X Effect: The Mumbai Mirror, June 27, 2006.
  7. ^ Rapping it Up, Namita Kohli, The Indian Express, May 7, 2006.
  8. ^ Manila Bulletin. October 13, 2006.
  9. ^ Time Out New Delhi, volume 1 issue 2, April 2007.
  10. ^ Who will be India's Creative Future 2007?
  11. ^ Creative Future 2007
  12. ^ Human Beatbox Session, image of flier
  13. ^ [2] Folk Song: Online edition of The Indian Express Newspaper, January 02, 2008.
  14. ^ Indian Electronica Vol 1.
  15. ^ Armada Music Website
  16. ^ DJ Yahel Sherman's Official Website
  17. ^ Buzzintown.com Website
  18. ^ Rolling Stone Magazine India, October 2009
  19. ^ [3]
  20. ^ [4]
  21. ^ List of AXYZmusic offices on the web
  22. ^ Participant profile, Creative Portal
  23. ^ [5]
  24. ^ a b Delhi Trance Port Company Indian Express May 22nd 2008
  25. ^ Dj Stella Nutella India Tour Indivibe Events Website
  26. ^ [6] SPEED Website.
  27. ^ [7]
  28. ^ [8]
  29. ^ [9]
  30. ^ Electro East on BBC Radio
  31. ^ Electro East on BBC Radio
  32. ^ Pathaan's Musical Rickshaw on BBC Radio

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