After a hard day of work with motorcycles, having fun in the mud, the riders were given a treat of some entertainment. At Rider Mania, eventful evenings contributed to long-lasting memories. This year, the spirit of music, mates, motorcycles and more will be ignited by well-known artists setting the stage ablaze with their live performances. The Artists that will be playing at Rider Mania 2019 are as below:
Formed in New Delhi around 2010 by Suryakant Sawhney, Peter Cat Recording Co. is a group that’s mutated over time, shedding members and accruing more, always evolving musically with each album: from gypsy jazz to psychedelic cabaret; ballroom waltzes to epic space disco; bossa supernova to uneasy listening.
The story of Peter Cat Recording Co. has unfolded across multiple continents, a cast of creators and perhaps more than anything, an unwavering vision to be that band from India that will challenge just what music from the region can be. In broadening their listener base to North America and Europe, they have presented a canonical reference point to both Indian and international fans alike: there is tremendous value in persistence and not pandering to the expectations of others.
In India, not doing so is an unprecedented feat, and a testament to just how much their audience was waiting for that door to open
"Karsh Kale mixes eclectic beats with the sounds of his heritage to make a sound that is distinctly his own.” – Former President Barack Obama
Described by Billboard Magazine as a "visionary composer and producer", Karsh Kale today is known as a pioneer in the world of global fusion. His career has gone through many avatars over the past 20 years as he jumps between the various roles of being a world renowned tabla player, drummer, DJ/ remix artist, vocalist, multi instrumentalist, film composer, as well as a band leader and curator all with equal ease.
Karsh Kale has also developed a reputation as a genre bending collaborator which has led him to work with some of the most renowned artists from around the globe.
Be it with his live ensembles, or as a world-renowned producer, Karsh Kale continues to push the boundaries of music to places it hasn’t been as well as continues to be one the most sought after collaborators of his generation.
For over ten years, Chennai based four-piece The F16s have been churning towards an ongoing refinement of their vision. From their 2013 debut Kaleidoscope, to the 2014 studio tie up with Converse that birthed "Nobody's Gonna Wait", through to their 2016 breakthrough "Triggerpunkte", this vision has mirrored both a maturity of execution and a certain gravity from listeners worldwide - as ten million Spotify streams and coverage in StereoGum, Brooklyn Vegan and Variety clearly suggest. Their forthcoming release, “Is It Time To Eat The Rich Yet?”, was borne of an extended iteration of this evolution as authored from an observer’s distant stare, one forged on intimately experiencing how a global pandemic needlessly compromised not only the lives of millions here in India, but more personally their own. Through extended periods of economic uncertainty and a corresponding focus to develop their craft, this music explores alienation with lyrical wit intact - “dancing to our doom” as one member frames it - via sonics that pull listeners in almost by the juxtaposition of the sentiment. This is a joyful celebration of the human condition under duress, scored by some of the finest pop music this country has on offer.
Vivian Fernandes aka divine, the personification of Indian hip hop, brings together a mix of hard-hitting lyrics, relatable storytelling, and unparalleled musicality to his art that has been serving the streets along with dominating charts in India.
One of the most impactful and creatively versatile artists to come from the sub-continent over the last few years, he has not only redefined gold standard of the south Asian music industry but inked historic deals that have paved the way for him And those following in his footsteps towards taking Indian hip-hop across the world.
Bloodywood is a Folk Metal band from India known for pioneering a sound that seamlessly fuses Indian Folk instruments with Metal to devastating effect.
Expect to hear the percussive power of the mighty Dhol, the melancholic Flute, the single stringed Tumbi and several other uncommon yet distinctively characteristic sounds from India.
A combination of thunderous Hindi/Punjabi Choruses and meaningful yet unforgiving Rap verses along with the ethnic instrumentation, makes Bloodywood a truly unique experience.
You don’t become one of India’s Top 3 DJ’s (INCA 2019) without putting in the work, and there’s no one who works the console harder than DJ
SA. Shiny happy faces, feet worn out from dancing and a whole legion of new fans – few DJ’s can claim to deliver all this every single time, but the man best known for reviving an entire genre of music in India does just that! The country’s premier Hip Hop/Trap DJ, SA has redefined the genre for urban Indian youth and made it relevant again, not only through his music, but also his influence as a bonafide street style aficionado and discerning sneaker-head.
Understanding the deep ties between his music style and the tide of underground fashion is why he has been chosen as one of GQ India 100 Best Dressed People 2018 and put on Indian Sneaker Society’s list of Top 5 Indian Sneakerheads. Steadily taking his passion to a whole new audience, SA also collaborated with Levi’s for the launch campaign of Tapered denims range as well as brought his signature sound to the Reebok Aztrek, Adidas Nite Jogger and Adidas Space Station launches. SA’s instinctive mixes and a keen eye for trends ensures he is always up to something, which is why he has played closing sets at festivals like VH1 Supersonic 2020, Zomaland, Bangalore and Pune 2019, Grub Fest, Delhi 2019, Bira91 April Fools Fest, Delhi 2019 and Rider Mania, Goa 2019.
Voted ‘India's best Hip Hop DJ’ at the inaugural VH1 MyFav Awards, he’s packed in numerous appearances at festivals like NH7 Weekender, VH1
Supersonic, Guestlist4Good, Red Bull Tour Bus #OffTheRoof, Soledition, Timeout 72 and Goa Sunsplash 2019. Opening for and playing alongside Machine Gun Kelly and Jaden Smith, he has also shared the stage with legends like Snoop Dogg, Akon, Tyga, Wiz Khalifa, Sean Kingston, Macklemore, Skrillex, DJ Snake, Major Lazer, Charmillionaire among others.
From enthralling audiences to engaging with his peers, SA has represented India at the Amsterdam Dance Event, ADE BEATS Hip Hop Panel – an annual international platform for hip hop, bass, and beats – as well as showed off his culinary skills by competing against global heavyweights like Kolsch (Denmark), Eats Everything (UK), Ellen Allien (Germany) and Lauren Lo Sung (UK) at ADE’s Global DJ Cook-Off. Turning up the heat everywhere he goes, the man who is as unstoppable as his sound is just getting started, as he gets ready to put out original music in 2022.
