Mumbaikars, we are coming to your city! The Indian Music Diaries is throwing an incredible live showcase featuring 6 of the hottest shortlisted artists from IMD Awards 2024! With Headphone Connect as our Audio partner, Distribution partner Madverse Music, and Showcase partner Social, we promise it's going to be a hoot! This is your chance to catch the artists live on April 16th at Antisocial, Lower Parel, Mumbai. 

About the artists:

1) Yuhina Lachungpa - A vocalist, lyricist, composer, and budding electronic music producer, this Gangtok-born, Bangalore-based artist chooses to express herself through vocal-centric, ethereal electronica. With 3 singles and a 5 track EP titled 'Mnemonic,' her sonic palatte is not genre bound leading to a distinctly gritty yet delicate sound that continues to evolve. 

2) Utsavi Jha - This Mumbai - based singer, songwriter, and actress woos her audience through her gentle vocals and relatable themes in her song. Through personal stories and thoughts rolled into melodies and lyrics, her music takes the listeners places they're all familiar with. 

3) BAVLOW - Formerly known as Folkstep, BAVLOW stands as a new alias for producer Dilip Jangid. Trying to channel his experiences with a wide array of sounds, ideas, tempos, and genres, the artist has his roots in drum and bass where he syringes to find a middle ground between the heavy and the deep. 

4) RONO - Ronit Sarkar aka RONO is a Mumbai based singer/songwriter, music producer, filmmaker and photographer. With a career spanning almost a decade, Rono's original music has garnered critical acclaim over the years. He has toured his music across India including notable music festivals like NH7 Weekender, Vans New Wave Festival, etc. He is known for blending instrument sounds from various genres and enjoys the idea of sneaking sad lyrics into happy sounding arrangements.

5) MC ALTAF X SAMMOHIT 

Altaf Shaikh, who goes by the stage name MC Altaf, is a young hip-hop artist that has been steadily showcasing his formidable abilities on the mic and creating his own lane in the ever-growing Indian hip-hop scene. Hailing from Asia’s largest slum, Dharavi, his influences are varied and his primarily Bronx-inspired no-nonsense approach to writing and music is clear to see in every track he puts out. Well-thought-out lyrics and razor-sharp delivery are what typify MC Altaf's distinct rap style. With equal doses of lyrical flair and topical ingenuity, he has held his own amid a number of stellar collaborations with a multitude of top-level artists including DIVINE, D’Evil, Ranveer Singh, 7 Bantaiz, Aavrutti, Loka, and Shah Rule.

Sammohit has carved a niche for himself through his relentless dedication and undeniable talent. Rising to prominence through his association with Gully Gang, Sammohit has solidified his place among the country's top emcees. Notably, his remarkable prowess earned him features on three tracks of the seminal collaborative project 'Mass Appeal & Gully Gang: SHUTDOWN', marking a testament to his rising prominence. However, Sammohit's influence extends beyond the boundaries of Gully Gang. As a key member of 'Aavrutti', alongside Sledge, Saifan, and Frenzzy, he unleashed his debut LP 'Naya Zamana' in 2020, showcasing his versatility and depth as an artist. Moreover, his collaborative ventures have seen him join forces with Team Evo from Dehradun on the chart-topping single 'Dekh Bete Dekh'.

6) DHANJI - Known for his charisma and the undying strive to be different and phenomenal, this Ahmedabad based eclectic artist has released over 7 mixtapes in his career that vary from each other and are a statement in themselves. His influence in the hip-hop scene is attributed to the vibrance and energy his tracks carry.

RSVP now to secure your spot for what promises to be an unforgettable night of music!