Bio -
Madhav Shorey started his musical journey in his childhood with a formal education
in both the drums and the keyboard. His first showcase as a Dj was at the age of 16,
at “The War of the DJ’s” Competition, New Delhi where he was selected as a finalist
whilst still underage to participate, after which he became a regular guest artist
at the event. He continued to play at various clubs across India and was the
resident Dj at Club Q’ba, New Delhi for a year beefore.
In 2005, he was one of the founding members of the renowned Electronic Live Act,
Jalebee Cartel. Over the next 3 yrs, together they created a stir within the country,
initiating the concept of live electronica among the masses and gained both national and international acclaim.
Over his tenure with the Jalebee Cartel, they had original
releases and remixes on labels like Baroque Records (UK), System Records (US),
Existence Records (CA), Helvetica Recordings (SZ), Observe Records (EU),
Pure Substance Records (ML), Moon Tribal Records (RU),
Segment Records (UK) and Underground Lessons (GR).
They also bagged a brand endorsement with ‘Adidas Originals’ in 2008.
Kohra made his debut in the international dance map in January 2007.
He has released his edgy grooves on labels such as Shivlink Records (India),
Echoes Records (Israel), Soultribe Records (Germany) and Neurobiotic Records (Italy), many of which have been spotted on the top charts of popular download platforms like Juno, Beatport, HMV, Psyshop, Dj Download, Amazon, eMusic, I-Tunes & many others.
While Dj’ing, Kohra’s musical scope ranges from Minimal, Techno, Tech-House,
Progressive & sometimes Psychedelic. His productions are also inspired by the
same styles resulting in a hybrid of sounds and elements breaking the evident genre
barrier most Dj’s and Producers confide themselves to. Spotted on the lineups of many International Dance Music Festivals across the world such as Sonica (Italy), Moondust (India), Earthcore (Australia), he has performed with progressive guru’s like Peter Gun, Dj Slater, Robert Babicz, Sensient,Elegant Universe, Sun Control Species, Wombat, Decoy, Tetrameth, Shadow FX, Headroom, Ticon and Vibrasphere and has collaborated projects with artists like Antix, Elastic, Spikers, Mute, Eitan Riter, Fog, Jey & Ex, Nyquist, Kliment, Midimal, Blackout among many others.
Madhav is currently based in Melbourne, Australia where he continues to promote “intelligent dance music” in all ways possible. Focusing on minimal techno with deep progressive and tech house elements, his style both as a DJ and Producer has taken a more abstract and minimalist approach since his transcontinental move. He plans to expand the horizons of his personal fusion of electronic music in his newer independent productions and collaborations. Coming next from Kohra is a new, exciting chapter with the launch of his own label “Qilla Records” which will showcase up and coming local and international artists / Dj’s as well as more established acts from around the world with an aim to release credible underground music that compliment the labels sound. The label is currently focusing on Minimal / Techno
Links –
www.myspace.com/kohra
http://www.facebook.com/madhav.shorey?ref=ts
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