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BIO:
Hour Magazine wrote that “Delhi 2 Dublin is the United Nations of rock ‘n’ roll”. They are a Vancouver, Canada based band that plays an energetic mash-up of Bhangra, Celtic, Dub Reggae and Electronica with global rhythms and club beats. Tarun Nayar, Sanjay Seran, Andrew Kim and Ravi Binning along with touring musicians Sara Fitzpatrick and Jaron Freeman Fox are diverse in both their backgrounds and musical influences. The band has been together over five years and has released four albums and an EP including its latest, Delhi 2 Dubland.
A live collaboration put together in 2006 as a one-off performance piece for a club night in Vancouver called Delhi to Dublin was so well-received that requests for additional performances led to the official formation of Delhi 2 Dublin. “Not being able to fit into any specific genre allows the band to create whatever we like and not be judged for it. Our audience expects nothing less.” The band finds this advantageous for their live show as it enables them to create a flow to their sets much like a DJ would for the dance floor. “Audiences love to see a band transcending stereotypes and letting the music speak for itself”.
On September 13th, Delhi 2 Dublin released Delhi 2 Dubland, an EP of dub mixes of tracks from Planet Electric along with two newly written songs. The band collaborated with Australian tribal dub trio OKA, Montreal based reggae DJ/producer Jacob Cino, and Toronto based hip hop collective Grand Analog. The EP also features remixes by Dubmatix, one of Canada's foremost dub producers; New York based producer Spy From Cairo (aka Zeb of Turntables on the Hudson Fame) and Vancouver based Lighta! crew luminary Taal Mala.
While on tour this past summer, Delhi 2 Dublin spent a lot of time in the van listening to reggae, dancehall and dub (everyone from Collie Budz to Steel Pulse to Asian Dub Foundation). “This summer, just for fun, we collaborated on a few songs with some of our friends and this EP is the result. We're big fans of the dub aesthetic. We like expressing ourselves with lots of reverb, delay, and bass!”
The Delhi 2 Dublin crew is constantly touring. The musicians feel that they plug directly into the world’s music and energy. The strong word-of-mouth for their live performances has enabled them to build a loyal and continent wide fan base. The band has played several of the top festivals in Canada, the UK and the U.S. and, in 2011, expanded its horizons to include performances in the Pacific Rim and Europe. A new line-up, a new EP and new international touring opportunities all signal that originality and evolution are all part of the Delhi 2 Dublin experience. They have become one of Canada’s most buzzed-about bands and 2012 will only see them enhancing that reputation.
DISCOGRAPHY:
2008 – Delhi 2 Dublin
2009 – Remixed
2010 – Planet Electric
2011 – Planet: Electrified
2011 – Delhi 2 Dubland EP
THE BAND:
Tarun Nayar – Tabla, Electronics, Vocals
Sara Fitzpatrick – Violin, vocals
Sanjay Seran – Vocals
Andrew Kim – Electric Sitar, Guitar
Ravi Binning – Dhol
SOUND:
An energetic mash-up of Bhangra, Celtic, Dub Reggae and Electronica with global rhythms and club beats.
INFLUENCES:
Buraka Som Sistema, U2, Asian Dub Foundation, Manu Chao, Coldplay, Cheb i Sabbah, Dhamaal Soundsystem, Jazzy B
CONTACT:
NADINE GELINEAU
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PRESS:
“Delhi 2 Dublin is the new sound of music. Blending east and west, electronic and acoustic, mainstream and underground, the five member D2D crew takes listeners on a wild and borderless trip with their global sounds. The band fuses the traditional sounds of tabla, dhol, fiddle, and sitar with cutting edge DJ aesthetics, to create a highly charged multi-cultural dance celebration.” - Oh Snap
“The Vancouver-based collective combines dhol, fiddle and breakbeats in an Irish/Asian stew that is surprisingly varied, a marvellously wide-ranging and free-thinking concept.” - BBC
“The good-humoured Bhangra-Celtic mash-up by this Vancouver quintet pretty much dares you to sit still. Blending electronic and acoustic music with reggae, hip hop and a healthy DJ sensibility, Delhi 2 Dublin finds a place for everything from sitar and tabla to horns and guitar. The album is cheerful, infectious and energetic, highlighted by tunes like Laughing Buddha with its message to live robustly and Happy Ending, a violin and percussion-driven tune that bubbles with joy.” - Ottawa Citizen
“Delhi 2 Dublin’s high-charged energy and fast-paced songs need to be on your next party mix. The playful blend of Indian bhangra, Celtic, and reggae styles creates a delightfully unique sound. Who knew that Celtic fiddling went so well with the familiar sounds of Bollywood soundtracks? This album will keep you guessing what they’ll do next and you won’t be disappointed with the results.” - The Argosy
“Thanks to a slew of major festival appearances and the May release of its incendiary second album, Planet Electric, Delhi 2 Dublin has become one of Canada’s most buzzed-about bands. Planet Electric has all of the effortless flow and insatiable energy of a Delhi 2 Dublin live show. This record was made to be moved to.” - Uptown Magazine
“Vancouver’s Delhi 2 Dublin don’t allow themselves to be constrained by genre-specific labels. They meld styles as disparate as Indian Bhangra, reggae, dub, electronica and Celtic music into a unique blend. While that might sound strange, it’s a combination that works because music is a universal language.” - Chart Attack