Sanskriti Sarita
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Chaos Reigns with Vidyut, Dimorphous Expression, Dequma, Shades of Paranoia
August 31, 6 pm onwards
The Raft, Kormangala
Entry: ₹499, by way of Skillboxes.com
Steel from rising and seasoned acts alike is in retailer on the gig collection, Chaos Reigns, going down this week at The Raft in Koramangala. There was no dearth of heavy music within the metropolis and this present is yet one more dose of utmost metallic.
Dequma, the technical dying metallic band who’ve been round since 2011, are anticipated to be “bringing their distinctive mix of technical prowess and cosmic themes to the stage,” an occasion launch says.
Vidyut
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They’re joined by Vidyut, the Chennai-origin dying metallic band who got here collectively in 2009. As wild and unhinged as their music, the band says they’re “right here to interrupt your bones.” The band provides of their usually darkish humor, “Have the cops on pace dial and lift FIR for battery fees — we’re coming to wreck the place. See you within the pit!”
Bengaluru act Dimorphous Expression are additionally within the combine with their melodic dying metallic and thrash metal-informed sound. “Gear up for a wild night filled with superior metallic performances, headbanging, moshing, and an general metallic frenzy,” the band says about their upcoming live performance.
Rising from the semi-professional gig circuit after competing at school competitions, Bengaluru act, Shades of Paranoia, describe themselves as a tough rock and metallic band. The Chaos Reigns occasion description says, “They’re primarily based on their blurring the strains between Indian music and various rock/metallic.”
Fakira x Langas and Manganiyars
August 31 and September 1, 8 pm onwards
Windmills, Whitefield
Entry: ₹3,000 (seating), ₹1,500 (standing) by way of windmills-india.com
A complete of 12 musicians will collect at Windmills for a cultural expertise not often seen within the metropolis. Titled Sanskriti Sarita, Bengal’s folks act Fakira workforce up with the Langas and Manganiyars from Rajasthan.
The lineup includes Fakira with their guitar, bass and drum setup and Rajasthani vocalists, plus a harmonium, dholak and morchang act within the combine.
The occasion description says, “This extraordinary collaboration is a musical journey that bridges the varied and vibrant landscapes of India. The fusion of Fakira’s soulful Bengal folks with the Langas and Manganiyars’ evocative Rajasthani melodies creates a wealthy tapestry of rhythm, concord, and emotion. This occasion provides a uncommon alternative to witness the approaching collectively of two distinct but deeply rooted musical traditions, celebrating the enduring magnificence and cultural richness of India’s heritage.”
Optikal Asylum Turns 5
September 1, 4:20 pm onwards
Koramangala Social, Koramangala
Entry: ₹699, plus cowl cost, by way of Insider.in
Wrapping up two weeks of celebrating 5 years in motion, arts and music showcase Optikal Asylum have hosted exhibits throughout the nation beginning in Mumbai in August. The ultimate cease for Optikal Turns 5 is Bengaluru, internet hosting 9 DJs and not less than 20 artistes at Koramangala Social.
Blumitsu
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The organisation — began in 2019 and showcasing a number of worldwide artistes alongside spotlighting native digital music — convey British duo Blumitsu, plus Nepal’s Dipsoman this week to Bengaluru. Indian artistes on the lineup embody digital DJ-producers similar to Oceantied, Zokhuma, Ez Riser, plus Bengaluru-based party-starters Benkii, Raka Ashok, Fushi and Adi G.
Optikal’s workforce mentioned in an outline, “Wouldn’t imagine that we’d make it this far however right here we’re celebrating our fifth 12 months of existence, bringing you the tastiest curation of 100+ artists and musicians throughout six cities in India this August. We cherish the love and assist we’ve got obtained from all artists, collaborators and crews over the past half decade and we wouldn’t be capable to get right here with out you! Hope to see you all be part of our celebrations subsequent month.”
