Bio
"One of India’s most intriguing progressive house artists, with productions that stretch much further than the traditional scope of the progressive house" - Progressive Astronaut

Weird Sounding Dude is a Bangalore-based music producer/DJ. Drawing his influences from the likes of James Holden, Extrawelt, and Nathan Flake. Weird Sounding Dude's trademark chuggy grooves, squelchy rhythms, and winding melodies are sure to satisfy his listeners but there are always a few surprises along the way.

Life is about evolving and as it happens with a lot of artists, only DJ’ing wasn’t enough for Weird Sounding Dude's musical odyssey, so he embarked on a journey to prove his worth as a self-taught music producer. In a very short span of time, Weird Sounding Dude became a regular on the charts of Beatport, and his music went onto gain continuous support from some of the top renowned artists such as Tony Mcguinness (from Above & Beyond), John Digweed, Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, Guy Mantzur, Guy J, Nick Muir, Marsh, Armen Miran, Lost Desert, Cid Inc., Roy Rosenfeld, Khen and many more.

Weird Sounding Dude has always enjoyed a place in the underground dance music culture with performances at music festivals such as Sunburn, Satellite Beachside, R.E.S.E.T., La Foresta (Sri Lanka), Ctrl Alt Dance, Krank, Locals District, and played at some of the most celebrated venues across India such as Block 22, Tabularasa-The Bar, Phoniex, Kitty-Ko, PUMA Shuffle, Auro, Leather Bar, Tranqbar amidst many others. Weird Sounding Dude has had the privilege to share the decks with Nick Warren, Sebastien Leger, Mind Against, Jerome Isma-Ae, Stan Kolev, Jimpster, Vaal, Dauwd, BOg, Ziger, Navar, Kastis Torrau to name a few.

Weird Sounding Dude also hosts two radio shows. The first show is called 'sinetone' a monthly curated podcast that airs exclusively on Proton Radio every second Monday of the month. The second show is a very special bi-monthly curated podcast exclusive for Spotify and Apple Music called "Orbis". Weird Sounding Dude's guest-mixes have been featured on Deeper Sounds (Emirates In-Flight Entertainment), Melodic Deep (NL), Wildwood Podcast (Aus), Indivibe (Ind), The Park Hotels (Ind), Juicebox Radio (Ind), Distant Grooves - CME (Ind), So It Goes (USA), Bloop London Radio (UK), InstitutionYWG (Can), among many others.

It's safe to say that, Weird Sounding Dude's musical expedition has slowly started to take shape with no intention of slowing down.

Tracklist
Andy Woldman & Liam Sieker - Eudaemonia Feat. Wilma (Original Mix) [All Day I Dream]
Wassu, djimboh - Meku (Original Mix) [The Soundgarden]
Kamilo Sanclemente, Giovanny Aparicio - Odyssey (Original Mix) [ABORIGINAL]
Claudio Cornejo (AR) - Sahura (Weird Sounding Dude Remix) [Juicebox Music]
Agustin Ficarra - Lirio (Original Mix) [MNL]
Hobin Rude - Umbra (Kyotto Remix) [Movement Recordings]
Hakan Ozurun - Magnatar (Original Mix) [Univack]
Ric Niels & Will DeKeizer - Detoner (Original Mix) [Deepwibe Underground]
Cezar Nica - Standard Model (Original Mix) [Dopamine White]
Dowden, Essco - Middle Earth (Original Mix) [Univack]
Tonaco - Setentrional (Original Mix) [Meanwhile]

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Around Us Invites Weird Sounding Dude

Around Us, a dynamic DJ/producer duo hailing from Amsterdam, Netherlands, that has been causing ripples in the electronic music scene with their captivating and deep soundscapes. With an unwavering commitment to their craft, they have tirelessly honed their style, gaining the respect of their peers and captivating audiences on the dance floor. This is the essence of Around Us – a duo that quietly united, allowing their music to speak for itself, and since then, they have crafted a multitude of remarkable tracks. Today, in 2023, Around Us stands as a well-known and supported force in the industry.

The exceptional talent of Around Us has garnered recognition from some of the world's most esteemed DJs, including Sasha, Nick Warren, and Hernan Cattaneo, further solidifying their promising future. Notably, Sasha has enthusiastically championed their track "Absentis," while Cattaneo has frequently showcased their productions such as "Sleeping Blue," "Bamboo," "8 Steps," and "United" during his performances.

When asked to define their musical approach, Around Us emphasizes their focus on groove and melody. Jan expresses, "We seek out captivating melodies," highlighting their dedication to crafting immersive musical experiences. However, they are reluctant to confine themselves to a specific genre, rejecting labels such as progressive house or melodic techno. Gaby brings a subtly brighter melodic vibe to their sound, while Jan tends to delve into darker grooves and melodies. Ultimately, what remains constant for Around Us is their commitment to creating deep and evocative music that resonates with their listeners.

With an extensive discography that exceeds the confines of this biography, Around Us has made notable contributions to renowned labels such as TRAUM, Mango Alley, Manual Music, Iconyc, and Click Records. These standout tracks have further solidified their position within the global music scene.

Driven by their unwavering passion for music, Around Us is poised to continue making waves throughout 2023 and beyond. Their dedication and undeniable talent ensure that their journey will be one marked by creativity and success.

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