Origin Bangalore, India Role Music performer Name Akshai Sarin | Years active 1997–present Albums Connected | |
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Genres Electronic dance music, Intelligent dance music, Downtempo, World music Record labels Black Hole Recordings, Universal Music Group, Armada Music, Sony Music India Similar People Avis Vox, Yahel Sherman, Armin van Buuren, Tiesto Profiles | ||
Akshai sarin connected album promo
Akshai Sarin (a.k.a. ax/ai, Rebirth of DuB, Dj AX) is an Indian composer, producer, performer, and DJ who has collaborated with notable names like Black Eyed Peas, Beyoncé, Deadmau5. In 2007, he expanded his participation in music to starting a record label Rebirth and 360 degree music management company AXYZ Music International - bringing acts like Akon and Vienna Chamber Orchestra to India. He is also the founder of The TiLT Festival which has featured international DJs Ferry Corsten and Arno Cost on the line-up. An Indian citizen, he has also lived in the Philippines, United States, Egypt, and the UK. He is now conceptualising energy-drink and lifestyle brand Red Bull's Culture Program for India.
Contents
- Akshai sarin connected album promo
- Music Career Biography
- London Olympics
- Journalist and Industry Speaker
- The Tilt Festival
- AXYZ Music International
- Artiste Bookings Management
- Events
- Concept Club Nights
- Music Distribution
- ReBIRTH Records
- Upcoming albums
- Albums
- Songs
- Remixes
- Collaborations
- References
Music Career & 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. By the time he turned 16, Akshai was composing songs for his first album Soundscapes. When Sarin was 19, an animated video using his music was nominated for an award at the Flash Film Festival, Barcelona.
Sarin's notable early works include his collaboration titled "Anoni" with Israeli DJ Yahel and remix of "Suraj Hua Madham" which appears on Klub K3G, 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. His self-released tracks have also received airplay on BBC Radio 1's Alternative Asia and the BBC Asian Network.
In 2005, Akshai performed at Glastonbury Festival.
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". He has also worked with Kitchie Nadal and percussionist Bo Razon. That same year, Sarin coordinated the Shalom Peace Concert, which took place in New Delhi (with artists like Karsh Kale and MIDIval Punditz). 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. The program had a total of 20 delegates.
In 2007, Sarin performed at the newly opened Ministry of Sound franchise in New Delhi with MC Shamik. He also sat on the planning committee for the Indian edition of that year's Indian Electronica Festival.
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.
In 2008, Akshai co-wrote and produced "Walk on Water" with double platinum selling Filipino singer Kitchie Nadal. He also co-wrote and co-produced DJ Yahel's "Anoni". The duo also toured India previewing Akshai's upcoming album Connected.
In 2009, Sarin was nominated for the "Young Music Entrepreneur of the Year" award by Rolling Stone Magazine and The British Council. He also played at Singapore F1 Rocks, a music festival that hosted Beyoncé, The Black Eyed Peas, N.E.R.D, ZZ Top and No Doubt.
In 2010, returned to the Singapore Formula 1 to play with his band at Avalon at Large which hosted various celebrities like Richard Branson, Flo Rida and The Chemical Brothers.
In 2011, he performed at Exit Festival in Novi Sad, Serbia alongside a line-up that included Arcade Fire, Deadmau5, Magnetic Man, Jamiroquai, MIA and Portishead
In 2012, Akshai was a panellist at the International Music Summit Ibiza, with Pete Tong and Tony McGuinness of Above & Beyond. His debut EP "Your Voice Is My Wind" on Black Hole Recordings has been supported by leading DJs Markus Schulz, Gareth Emery, Bobina, Andy Duguid, Pedro Del Mar and many more.
In 2013, He released his debut album "Connected" on Universal Music Group. The album features collaborations with DJ Hall of Fame inductee DJ Qbert, Dutch duo Mason who were behind the dance hit Perfect (Exceeder) with Princess Superstar, Thomas Gold, Moonbeam, Kitchie Nadal and famous Bollywood/Pop singer Anushka Manchanda
London Olympics
Akshai Sarin has got an opportunity to share the world stage with big performers around the world. He has been invited to perform at a pre Olympic charity event,the launch of the Walk a Mile campaign at the Hospital Club on 24 July.The event will have attendees like Michelle Obama and Richard Branson, and performers like U2 and Peter Gabriel.
Journalist and Industry Speaker
Akshai has written about his travels, culture, food and music for GQ Magazine, Rolling Stone Magazine and The Times of India. He has also been a speaker, delegate and panellist at the International Music Summit Ibiza, Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), Soundbound and Global Groove.
The Tilt Festival
First inaugurated in 2010, it is dubbed as Mumbai's first "urban culture festival" because in addition to the music line-up featuring Ferry Corsten, Arno Cost headlining amidst a number of European and Indian DJs, the festival also features food and shopping in the heart of Mumbai city.
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.
Artiste Bookings & Management
Events
Concept Club Nights
Music Distribution
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."