Komorebi, Aniruddh Menon
June 14, 8 pm onwards
Fandom at Gilly's Redefined, Koramangala
Tickets ₹ 300 (plus 200 cover charge), via Insider.in
To match the city’s bent towards experimental music, New Delhi-based producer and singer Komorebi aka Tarana Marwah will be in Bangalore for a special show, supported by local producer Aniruddh Shivakumar Menon. Marwah says there’s new material she plans on showcasing at the gig, armed with new gear and “cuckoo session artists”. Talking about performing in Bangalore she says, “The city is filled with audiophiles and eccentricity. Some of the best shows I’ve played have been in Bangalore and I’m excited to come back with new material.” While her full-length album Soliloquy (2017) brought together shimmering, intelligent yet emotive electronic pop, Komorebi’s next material leans into trip-hop and alternative electronic music. She adds, “I plan on doing a surprise global release of my album in a new format - as a video game. I am currently in collaboration with a label from Los Angeles for the same. This idea combines two worlds that are intrinsic to my core. I think it’ll do very well and honestly can’t wait to share it.”
Elif
June 16, 4 pm onwards
KittyKo, The Lalit Ashok
Tickets: Guestlist on indivibe.com
Turkish producer and DJ Elif makes her way to India this week for a special sundowner set at KittyKO. Joined by producer-DJs such as Bullzeye, Sidvicious and Robby Banner, Elif crafts synthesized, lightheaded soundscapes that keep your feet moving. Elif says it’s her third visit to India, finally getting a chance to perform in the country. After visiting a yoga retreat in Goa and stopping by Mumbai for the first time, Elif was scheduled to perform at a festival, but it was called off at the last minute. She says, “Now it’s going to be my third time; and I have three dates in this magical and mystical country: Pune, Bangalore and Mumbai.” Just like India, electronic music is hugely popular in Turkey as well. She’s set for her debut release with renowned label Anjunadeep on June 14, on a compilation called Explorations 10 . Elif says she’s always prepared for multiple scenarios. “I prepare for different moods, feelings, atmospheres especially if I’m playing a club/venue for the first time. This new space becomes a playground to experiment and get to know the crowd and this is a really exciting part of what I’m privileged to do for a living.”
Rhythm Shaw
June 14, 9 pm onwards
BFlat, Indiranagar
Tickets: ₹ 499, via Bookmyshow.com
Guitar whiz Rhythm Shaw has steadily become one of the country’s best live acts, thanks to the dexterous talent that’s at play with every gig. The Kolkata-born musician’s style traverses classical guitar work plus fusion, jazz, blues and rock. Elucidating on his shows, Shaw says, “I can definitely say that you won’t know what to expect at a Rhythm Shaw gig. My styles range from jazz, metal, and progressive rock to the massive experimental soundscapes in between. The band and the music I work with tend to take a life of its own when I'm on stage. Expect the unexpected!” Shaw is joined by some of the most talented musicians in the country – drumming virtuoso Gino Banks, bassist Abhishek Dey and keyboardist Frijo Francis. The guitarist and bandleader for the night adds, “My set is going to be 120 minutes long and it includes modern jazz and rock compositions.”
A guide to the happening gigs in town
