Kamakhya Records

09/07/2025

"Liturgies for the Disintegrating Mind - A Psychospiritual Procession (IN PROGRESS)
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This mix is partly inspired by my favourite postwar composers: György Ligeti (1923–2006), Krzysztof Penderecki (1933–2020), Arvo Pärt, and Henryk Górecki (1933–2010).
Their work does not perform.
It manifests.
It does not seek applause.
It invites confrontation — with silence, with grief, with whatever remains after meaning has collapsed.

And partly, this set is shaped by the journey to the Cross.
Not as a retelling of Christ’s story —
but as a recognition that we are not Christ,
and yet, we carry our own crosses.

There is no salvation here.
No promise of resurrection.
Only the weight.
The procession.
The stations.
The slow unraveling of the mind in sound.

This is not a mix.
It is a ritual of bearing.
For all who have felt the weight,
and kept walking " (Insect Orchestra)

STAY TUNED !!

07/07/2025

RENOVATION FUNDRAISER FOR LYNTI KHASI SCHOOL — LET’S BUILD BETTER: Kamakhya Records has been supporting the Lynti Khasi School since June 2017.
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Two supporters from the Kamakhya Records community have started contributing towards the monthly salaries of the two teachers — an ongoing act of solidarity.
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Another kind soul from the Kamakhya Records community is also supporting Jonita Nongrum, a bright student and a Lynti Khasi passout, by covering her school and hostel fees as she pursues higher studies. She is in class XI.
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The funds we have sent — through music purchases on our Bandcamp page and donations from our supporters — have also contributed directly to rebuilding the school.

What was once a small thatch hut has slowly transformed into a classroom with proper roofing, a verandah and a concrete floor.

It is still simple — but it is steady. It is real. And it belongs to the children and the community that built it.

But the work isn’t over.
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THE SCHOOL NOW NEEDS TO BE RENOVATED and will be launching a fundraising campaign soon.

Let us build further. Let us build better.

Looking forward to your support once again 🙏❤️

Stay Tuned !!

06/07/2025

Happy 90th, Your Holiness. 🙏❤️
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One of the great tragedies of India as a nation is this:
We have had someone like the Dalai Lama in our backyard since 1959 —
a master of spirituality and the science of the mind —
and yet, there has been no meaningful collaboration between India and this extraordinary wisdom.

No national dialogue.
No integration into our education.
No attempt to build a more harmonious society through what he offers.

What a missed opportunity. What a shame.

Our prayers for your good health and long life. May you continue to inspire humanity 🙏❤️
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TRACK ID: RHYTHM OF THE CHAM (An Offering to His Holiness the Dalai Lama) by Nutby (released on Kamakhya Records)

05/07/2025

UPDATE 💥 | WE’RE GETTING CLOSER
We are thrilled to share that a kind soul who wants to remain anonymous has contributed Rs 4,000 (USD 47) 🙌🏽
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As part of our vision to use music as a medium for community care, we are raising funds for a washing machine for the boys’ hostel at SHED — a residential school in Assam, Northeast India for differently-abled children from underprivileged backgrounds.
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This initiative began on July 03 with the release of THALAM by Dissonant — the third drop in our Evolving EP Series.
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Bandcamp Link:
https://kamakhyarecords.bandcamp.com/album/thalam-by-dissonant-part-1
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Our target: Rs 15,000 (around $176)
And we are thrilled to share that a kind soul who wants to remain anonymous has contributed Rs 4,000 (USD 47) 🙌🏽
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That means Rs 11,000 (USD 129) more to go.
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Earlier, the Kamakhya Records community made it possible for us to gift the kids a JBL PartyBox 160 worth Rs 33,000 (USD 386) — which is now blasting joy across SHED.

Let us build on that love.
Let us get that washing machine for the boys.
Support. Share. Spread the word. 💙
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Thank You Dissonant for the killer tracks, Ayesha Gardner for the killer artwork and Sanathana for mastering the tracks
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TRACK ID: Dissonant - Broken Veena (Matangi's Edit) from the EP Thalam.
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All proceeds from Bandcamp Sales of THALAM will go towards the purchase a washing machine for the boys’ hostel at SHED — a residential school for differently-abled children from underprivileged backgrounds in Assam, Northeast India

03/07/2025

INTENTION. DISCRETION. RESPONSIBILITY: That is what should define our relationship with altered states. Not some half-baked, fake counterculture bu****it playing out 24/7 — now marketed, monetised, and controlled by a powerful few with their working ants.

Don’t drag it into public spaces. Don’t put others at risk.

Carve out sacred time and a sacred space — with trusted people, with awareness.

That is not Escapism. That is Ritual. Reflection. Recalibration.

Know the difference between mindful use and careless indulgence.

Fold it gently into your life. Let it deepen your being — not derail your work, your family, or public safety.

That is how adults walk this path —those who understand both the beauty and the risk of altered states.

That is how you grow older and wiser — not by age,
but by INTENTION.
By DISCRETION.
By RESPONSIBILITY.
And that is how you earn it.

02/07/2025

F**k Spotify !! We said that in December 2024 and we are saying it again !!

KAMAKHYA RECORDS ANNOUNCES NEW POLICY: NO SPOTIFY UPLOADS FOR MUSIC RELEASED ON THE LABEL STARTING JANUARY 2025: Kamakhya Records has always upheld a policy of unwavering support for creative freedom of its artists and their music released on the label. We have never interfered with their artistic expression, allowing them to explore and communicate their vision without restriction. This commitment to creative autonomy is at the heart of what we do as a label.
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However, starting January 2025, we will be implementing ONE CONDITION: ARTISTS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO UPLOAD THEIR MUSIC RELEASED THROUGH KAMAKHYA RECORDS TO SPOTIFY. This is not an invitation for a debate. It’s a conclusion. Full stop. End of story. No more room for negotiation. We will stand by it as we continue to prioritise our identity as an underground label.
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We are not in a rush. We have built an audience that values the label for what it truly represents, allowing it to grow authentically, without compromise. This community is genuinely invested in Kamakhya Records’ journey and growth, and the label is not interested in reaching listeners who consume music like fast food, reducing it to background noise and mere metrics. We are happy with the small, organically growing community that understands and cherishes the depth and meaning in our music.
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This condition applies to all artists and their releases on Kamakhya Records starting January 2025.

02/07/2025

THE SECOND EDITION OF AURAL ADDA LIVE JAMS by Kamakhya Records and coming to Bangalore soon !!
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Inspired by the Adda tradition of Calcutta, AURAL ADDA is a private, by-invitation-only live jam and performance session.
No corporate sponsors.
No tickets on sale.
Absolutely not-for-profit.

We are simply happy to create this space — in collaboration with like minded spirits — and earn some good karma credits along the way.

But what is an Adda, really?
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More than small talk.
More than a hangout.
Adda is a freestyle conversation — fluid, meandering, and gloriously unhurried.

You are not expected to produce anything from an Adda. You immerse in it.

A good Adda spills over into everything: politics, art, literature, science, debate, gossip, jokes, food, ci******es, tea — and music, of course.

It can take place anywhere: a home, a পাড়ার চায়ের দোকান (local tea stall), a quiet park bench, a breezy veranda, or, in our case — a music studio.

AURAL ADDA keeps that spirit alive — in sound, silence, conversation, and spontaneous soul. No agenda. Just love — for the music, and for the scene.

01/07/2025

FROM JULY 04 with the release of THALAM by Dissonant , the third release of our Evolving EP Series, we will start raising money for a washing machine for the boys’ hostel at SHED — a residential school for differently-abled children from underprivileged backgrounds. OUR TARGET: Rs 15,000 (176 USD)
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The kids are already vibing to the JBL PartyBox 160 we gifted them — thanks to the Kamakhya Records community, who made this joy possible by contributing with their money, art, and music.

Let’s do it again.

Support the initiative. Spread the word.

And let us get that washing machine for the boys!!

27/06/2025

OUR MIXED CHUTNEY: Psychedelic music producers from India — it is time to dig into the sounds of India's global mixed heritage. There is a whole universe of stories, rhythms, and memory here just waiting to be reimagined should you care enough to explore.
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Here is Bollywood's most famous song (Movie: Arman/ released 1981/based on Goa's freedom struggle against the Portuguese) composed in the CHUTNEY MUSIC tradition of the Caribbean.
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Chutney music was created by Indo-Caribbean people — descendants of those taken from India’s Hindi belt as indentured labourers by the British Raj to work on sugar plantations in the Caribbean.
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Chutney music is native to the southern Caribbean — especially Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Suriname, Jamaica — and also found in places like Fiji, Mauritius, and South Africa. It is a mix of Bhojpuri folk and local Trinidadian music.
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Chutney started in the mid-20th century as religious songs sung mostly by women, but it soon evolved into something bigger — crossing into different genres and peaking in popularity in the 1980s.
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And yes, it even made its way to Bollywood. Thanks to Bappi Lahiri.
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PS: Have used a cover version of the song by Payal Vaidya and Himanshu Trivedi (Live) — because f**ktard AI will otherwise flag the original by Sharon Prabhakar as copyright infringement. Ha ha.

26/06/2025

KOOCHA MONSTER WAS A CULTURAL EARTHQUAKE IN INDIAN ELECTRONIC MUSIC
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Koocha Monster was a cultural rupture —
a thumping, joyful middle finger to elitist gatekeepers,
a passport for street culture to enter the club,
and the moment India found its own voice in Electronic Dance Music (EDM)
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1. SOUND THAT DEFIED CONVENTION
Before Koocha Monster, Indian EDM largely followed Western templates. But this album:

Fused Indian street sounds (koocha = alley) with bass music, especially dubstep and trap.

Sampled folk vocals, Bollywood kitsch, auto-tuned slogans, and even wedding band brass — all thrown into a bass-heavy blender.

Created a genre-agnostic desi EDM, unapologetically Indian yet globally competitive.
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2. BROUGHT BACK BASS MUSIC FOR THE MASSES
Nucleya didn’t wait for big clubs or festivals. He:

Played at college fests, gully parties, and street gigs, democratising access to electronic music.

Had auto rickshaw drivers, wedding DJs, and millennials vibing to the same beats — something few EDM acts had achieved.

This was India's first mass EDM cult.
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3. DIY AND DESI AESTHETIC
Koocha Monster was independently produced and released — no major label.

The album artwork, gig posters, and visuals were bold, psychedelic, inspired by Indian kitsch.

The visual identity felt raw, irreverent, and rooted in the chaos of Indian streets.

Nucleya made desi cool without making it a gimmick.
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4. PAVED THE WAY FOR INDIAN ELECTRONICA
After Koocha Monster, there was a shift:

Suddenly, it was okay to rap in Bhojpuri, to sample temple bells, or to drop Kollywood vocals in a techno track.

Artists like Seedhe Maut, Lifafa, Ritviz, DIVINE, and many more benefitted from the cultural shift Nucleya helped trigger.
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5. LIVE SHOW AS CULTURAL EVENT
His 2015 album launch at NSCI, Mumbai was a free show — packed with thousands, featuring kids on shoulders and aunties dancing. That DIY spectacle with no big sponsors signalled a grassroots music revolution.
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And nearly a decade later — it is STILL a FREE RELEASE.
Here’s the Bandcamp link: https://nucleya.bandcamp.com/album/koocha-monster

Go get it. And Play it Only Loud.
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P.S. And guess which Indian producer used the samples from the album in his live sets and made us dance like crazy smiling and laughing all the way?
My brother from another mother, Vinay Menon a.k.a. LiquidNoize (1975–2023).
May you rise in power, Bhai. You are missed.

6 track album

25/06/2025

AMBISCENSE by FIRA: A signal between shores. A transmission that refuses to fade.

This isn’t the sound of success. It is the sound of persistence. Of showing up—half-rested, half-broken, fully present. AMBISCENSE rises from humid nights and salt-stung air of Goa, shaped on machines that have travelled far with him—aging gear, held together by care, memory, and quiet belief. Not because it is easy. But because it matters.

It drifts between islands—between those who listen, and those who never will. Carried by someone who has lost more than they have gained, but still finds a way to give. Someone who knows what it means to be seen as too much, and still makes space for others to be more.

No spotlight. No scene. Just pulse and presence.
A live wire held gently. A frequency that holds.
No buzz. No branding. Just warmth.
A modular prayer. Still holding.
Here. This is what I have got. And Iam still here.

Bandcamp Link: https://kamakhyarecords.bandcamp.com/album/fira-live-part-1

24/06/2025

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