(artists) Calm Chor

Calm Chor is the Alter ego of Ashvin Mani Sharma who has been a part of the Indian underground music scene since 1995. He has been producing music and...

(directory) Soupherb Records

Soupherb Records an imprint of Ash Roy and Ashvin Mani Sharma aka Calm Chor, co-founders of the erstwhile Jalebee Cartel. Bringing together genres...

(news) Play Your Part: Calm Chor, Carissa, Spacejams & More Perform For Massive 3-Day COVID-19 Relief Fundraiser

Around 200 creative individuals have come together to collaborate on a pro bono basis for an online live stream entitled ‘Play Your Part’, which...

(news) Releases Of The Week: Sarathy Korwar & Upaj Collective, SHFT, Joshua Singh & More

With 'Releases Of The Week', Wild City handpicks and highlights our favourite new music from the previous week by artists from South Asia and its...

(news) First Look: Bulli Bainbridge’s Music Video For ‘Corona Goes’ Offers A Poignant & Humorous Glimpse Of The Lockdown

There’s no denying that over the last few months, the Coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a massive loss of life and livelihood around the world,...

(news) Transhuman Collective Announces Zokhuma, Cursorama, Ash Roy & More For Immersive Music & Arts Festival ‘UNRATED’

Multi-disciplinary immersive experience design consultancy and production company Transhuman Collective has announced a 2-day real-time live 3D...

(news) Krystal Klear & Soupherb Records Showcase at Mixmag’s Lab: BUDX Edition

Earlier last year, Mixmag brought their flagship live stream event series The Lab to emerging dancing music scenes around the world including Mumbai...

(news) Go:Madras Announces Lineup For 10th Edition

Over the last 10 years, Go:Madras has established itself as a significant electronic dance music festival – and the longest running in its genre in...

(news) Listen: ‘Power Fail’ By Calm Chor

The full preview for Calm Chor’s most recent release which is a part of an EP titled India Calling is out now. Released by Germany based Jannowitz,...

(news) Listen: ‘Art as Reason’ By Eridu

Karachi-based collective Forever South’s latest release comes from Eridu. Adeel Tahir's (aka Eridu) debut EP, 'Art as Reason' is a 5-track project...

(news) Second Edition Of Absolut Enchanted Valley Carnival Announced

After a hugely successful first run, the Enchanted Valley Carnival is back in action for its second edition, slated to take place at the lush Aamby...

(features) Wild City Singled Out: February 2021

Wild City handpicks the most interesting tracks released by artists of South Asia and its diaspora in our monthly feature - Singled Out. If you’d...

(features) A Comprehensive Guide To The Art & Experiences At Magnetic Fields 2019

Ever since it was conceptualised, Magnetic Fields has always been more than just a music festival. Within the fairy-tale confines of Alsisar Mahal in...

(features) Review: 'Safe With Me' By Riatsu & Neil Gomes

For several days now, Neil Gomes' voice has been echoing through the chambers of my head, whispering, “Don't be afraid, don't be afraid to stay”....

(features) Wild City Singled Out: March 2018

Wild City handpicks the most interesting one-off singles released by artists in South Asia in our monthly feature - Singled Out. If you’d like us to...

(features) Khruangbin Aren’t Defined By Their Quirks

For most, Khruangbin are defined by their idiosyncrasies. Whether it’s their take on Thai-funk-rock or where they record music (in a barn in rural...

(features) Wild City Singled Out: June 2017

Wild City handpicks the most interesting one-off singles released by artists in South Asia in our monthly feature - Singled Out. If you’d like us to...

(features) Wild City Singled Out: September 2016

Wild City handpicks the most interesting one-off singles released by artists in South-Asia in our monthly feature - Singled Out. If you’d like us to...

(features) Interview: Ash Roy (Soupherb Records)

Ash Roy and Ashvin Mani Sharma (better known as Calm Chor) have had a busy year. Apart from creating their own music as producers and DJs, the two...

(features) How The Indie Label Works: Straight From The Horse’s Mouth: Part 1

In terms of music sales, there’s no denying that India is a strange market. Film soundtracks (both those in Hindi and in regional languages) and...

(mixes) Wild City #099: Bit Of Both

DJs, producers, label owners and veterans in the Indian electronic scene - Ash Roy and Ashvin Mani Sharma (a.k.a. Calm Chor) come together as Bit Of...

(events) Nur Jaber & KOUNT

Nur Jaber Originally coming from a beautiful yet troubled homeland of Beirut, Lebanon, the cultural experiences have without a doubt inspired and...