The winds of change are blowing and the old order is making place for the new. Preeti Agarwal gives you a lowdown on five of the hottest new DJs in town
The winds of change are blowing andu00a0the old order is making place for the new. Preeti Agarwal gives you a lowdown on five of the hottest new DJs in townu00a0 The versatile one Name: DJ Regge
Favourite genres: Bollywood, Rock, Retro
All-time favourites: Munni Badnaam (Dabangg), Arrival by Gareth Emery featuring Brute Force, Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Tears for fears, Memories by David Guetta, Akele Hain To Kya Gham Hai (Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak)This DJ's middle name could be versatility as he loves playing diverse genres of music behind the console, ranging from Bollywood to Rock music.
He has five years of experience in the music industry and started off as an apprentice to DJ Sonu. He has slowly climbed the ranks all the while DJing at college events and wedding parties. "I do a lot of homework online and also attend a lot of parties just to be updated with the technicalities and the new tracks. I am a diehard Bollywood fan and an enthusiast of DJ Aqueel and DJ NYK's music," adds the DJ.
At 1,000 Oaks, East Street.
On Monday, Thursday and Friday, 8 pm onwards
The explorer
Name: DJ Nitish
Favourite genres: Hard Rock, Metal, Retro, Psychedelic, PopAll-time favourites: The Tourist and Exit music by Radiohead, Coming Back to Life by Pink FloydWhen it comes to music then sky is the limit for him. A self- taught pianist and an avid music aficionado he has researched on all genres of Rock, Retro and Pop.
"I have grown up with music and I want explore each and every form of it. That's why I took up deejaying," says the DJ. With a year's experience in this field he has the talent of keeping all the rock lovers glued to their seats.
At Toons, Camp.
On Every night, 7 pm onwards
The pied piper of music
Name: DJ Atul
Favourite genres: House, Progressive House, Techno House
All-time favourites: Spring Breeze by DJ Tatana, Boom Jinx by Milano, Pryda by Shadows With roots in Kolkata, this DJ flew from east to west just to learn the art of deejaying in 2006.
Currently, as a freelancer, he knows how to control the tempo and make the crowds dance to his tunes. "I was amazed when I saw a DJ controlling the crowd through his beats in a club in Singapore. It was one of the reasons for me to choose music as my career," says the DJ.
At Paprika, Boat Club Road.
On Every night, 9 pm onwards
The DJ next door
Name: DJ Animish
Favourite genres: EDM, Hip-Hop
All-time favourites: Ether Party by Vocal Mix and Cmon by TiestoBlessed with a boy-next-door kind of personality, a charming smile from this DJ is enough to make the girls blush, but wait till you hear his music.
From Hip-Hop to EDM to House, this 19-year DJ has experimented with all genres of music in just three years. "Music was a hobby that became a passion and is now a profession," he says.
At O Hotel and Switch Lounge, Koregaon Park.
On Sundays at O Hotel from 12.30 pm, Wednesdays from 8.30 pm onwards at Switch Lounge
The chosen one
Name: DJ Denzil
Favourite genres: House, Progressive, EDM, Rock, Retro
All-time favourites: World is Mine by David Guetta, Child in Time by Deep Purple, Kashmir by Led Zeppelin, Free Falling by Petty and Shine On by RioDJ Denzil was nurtured in the industry by some of the finest city DJs, including DJ Abhishek Mantri, DJ Agnel, DJ Yusuf Kapasi and DJ Shree.
Now, he is all set to take the road to exploring new age music. "I discovered my zest for music during my teenage years but it was my curiosity on what goes on behind the console that helped me to opt for deejaying as my career," says the quick-witted DJ.
At Hidden Place, Koregaon Park.
On Every night, 8 pm onwards
