critical praise:

“Nu asian soundZ is a startling snapshot of where electronica is going in this new decade. The music on the album – especially the tracks from India – are absolutely remarkable, and bode well for a creative fraternity known only for Bollywood in the West. Playing it from beginning to end is genuinely exciting as the “Nu” in the album’s title takes center stage, and the audio leaves you with the feeling that this is truly the start of something unique.”
-Bobby Friction January 11th, 2010
(BBC Asian Network)

“Exciting, original, vibrant and downright addictive – featuring a dynamic breed of producers with sweltering, wobbly basslines”
-Pathaan January 11th, 2010
(BBC Worldwide / Globtronica)

“…[dimmSummer] has put together a definitive compilation of where 21st century Asian electronic is at. He smashed it – album is fantastic!”
-Nihal January 13th, 2010
(BBC Radio 1)

“Once again dimmSummer and High Chai Recordings prove that they have their finger on the pulse of the best of the global underground. This excellent compilation documents the next evolutionary stage of Asian electronica as these talented artists fully embrace the all mighty power of dubstep, breaks and other forms of “bass music.”
-Bob Duskis January 13th, 2010
(co-founder, Six Degrees Records)

“Working from inside the depths of the evolving Asian electronica scene for the rst decade of the 21st century, dimmSummer has created a vibe on Nu asian soundZ to help define the second…”
-Derek Beres January 2010
(Huffington Post)

dimmSummer’s genre-busting REVOLUTION RISING picked up by Universal Music India feat. the exclusive electro house hit “Mehbooba Madness” by RD BURMAN remixed by NUCLEYA!

critical praise:

“REVOLUTION RISING: ethnotechno.com vol. 1 presented by dimmSummer is an album that manages to take an electronic, bass heavy snap shot of 21st Century South Asian audio. If you want to hear what happens when notes, melodies and arrangements are constructed in real-time by producers spread over 7 continents then look no further. The future of South Asian music has arrived – Rising ‘inna Revolutionary stylee!”
-Bobby Friction
(BBC Asian Network)

“… a complete sonic adventure of musical gems”
-Pathaan
(BBC Worldwide / Globtronica)

“Revolution Rising rises above the glut of “global electronica” compilations to present a thrilling snapshot of a vital musical scene that is continuing to morph & re-invent itself in fascinating ways. DimmSummer has put together the best globe-centric collection of the summer”
-Bob Duskis
(co-founder, Six Degrees Records)

“… It is a driving album… a thick exploration of dubstep proper, minimalism, d&b, and thriving electro.”
-Derek Beres
(Huffington Post)

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