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Some Rafiki / EZ Riser dates this October 👀

Next Up: @junagoa this Friday with @eclair__fifi for @krunklive @hotboxindia 🧯🧯🧯

And then playing some of my fav records this Saturday @idorubombay for my debut vinyl selectors set 🎵

Link up fam + Right Swipe for my Alter Ego 🔗

Art @chhavirathorr ✨

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This week at JUNA!

Wed, 14th Oct | OFF SCRIPT returns to JUNA this Wednesday for its biweekly session with @sean.thapa 🥷

House, disco, funk and a few well-kept retro favourites make up the selection, with room to wander beyond the usual.

Starting outdoors over dinner and cocktails, the evening moves into the Sound Room for an extended set.

🫶🏻8PM onwards
🫶🏻Free entry

Thu, 15th Oct | This week, Curators brings @skyedotin to JUNA for an evening behind the decks.

Bangalore-based Tathagat found his way into electronic music after discovering Jackfruit, a dance party that left a lasting impression on his musical taste. Since then, he’s been shaping a sound of his own, moving between house, breaks and techno, with a little disco along the way.

✨Thursday night in good company. Join us from 8pm.

Fri, 16th Oct | KRUNK is back in the JUNA Sound Room for another edition of HOTBOX, this time bringing @eclair__fifi and @sohailarora together for a double bill.🧾

Eclair Fifi has long been associated with LuckyMe, moving between the worlds of music and visual art while building a reputation as a thoughtful and adventurous selector.

Rafiki has spent over 15 years developing his own sound and supporting the wider club community, both through his productions and his work with Krunk Kulture.

A meeting of two selectors with plenty of musical ground behind them.

🎫Tickets at the door.

Sat, 17th Oct | Night Train makes its way to JUNA this Saturday, as @peels.records brings its sound and cocktail culture to India for the first time, in collaboration with @arcadesocialclub 🌐

At the helm is Peels founder Fritz Yonathan, whose ear for music shapes the label’s wider world. He joins our JUNA Residents behind the decks, while Lucky and Refka take over the bar for the evening.

✨DJ sets, cocktails and a special Peels merchandise edit, all under one roof.✨

🎫Tickets at the door.

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GOA, WE’RE BACK! 🚀🔥

@krunklive’s HOTBOX (@hotboxindia) returns to @junagoa this Friday, 16th October!

Taking over the decks: ECLAIR FIFI (@eclair__fifi) alongside RAFIKI (@rafikisounds) 🚀

Eclair Fifi, aka Clair Stirling, is a Scottish DJ, producer, and visual artist known for her eclectic sound and genre-defying sets. Seamlessly blending Italo, Latin freestyle, electro, hip-hop, and house, she brings a distinctive energy and versatility to the dance floor. With appearances at renowned venues and festivals worldwide, alongside shows on NTS Radio and Kiosk Radio, she has built a dedicated following through her adventurous selections and deep musical knowledge. Her work as a visual artist and illustrator further shapes her unique creative identity, making her a standout presence across music and art.

Rafiki, the creative alter ego of Sohail Arora, is a Mumbai-based DJ, producer, curator, and the visionary force behind Krunk, with over 17 years of shaping India’s underground music scene. Blending acid, breaks, house, and techno, his distinctive sound bridges straight and broken beats, drawing inspiration from global electronic music while reflecting his Indian roots. His releases on acclaimed labels such as Welt Discos and Permanent Vacation, alongside support from Pitchfork, BBC Radio 6, Resident Advisor, and Mixmag, have cemented his reputation as an innovative force in electronic music. A Mixmag Artist to Watch, Rafiki has performed at leading festivals and venues across the globe, continuing to push boundaries through his productions, collaborations, and dynamic sets.

📍 @junagoa, Goa
🗓️ Friday, 16th October
⏰ 9 PM onwards

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BEHIND THE BAR · VOL. 46
This Saturday, the 17th of October, we’re handing over the decks to Rafiki for a vinyl-only set.
See you at the bar.
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[ dj set, vinyl only, cocktails and mixology, bars of bombay, mumbai nightlife ]

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Lolla 2027 is the best lineup across its 5 Indian editions so far.

✅ Headliners, Indian Artists, New Music Discovery

✅Genres with Depth
Rap metal, Post-punk, Art rock, Alternative pop, Pop-punk, Emo, Punk rock, Desert rock, Hardcore, Instrumental rock, Indie rock, Indie pop, Singer-songwriter, Neo-soul, R&B, Progressive house, Experimental club, Drum & bass, Downtempo, Electronica, Gujarati folk, Rajasthani,, Manganiyar folk, Carnatic-jazz fusion, Folk rock, Alternative folk, Desi hip-hop, Jazz-rap crossover, Alt-country, Experimental pop

✅Discover Indian Artists:

@runitsthekid
@janishtjoshi
@calcuttacowboy
@anoushkamaskey
@anuvjain
@donnbhat
@rafikisounds
@rasa.wav
@noni_mouse
@rajkanwarsodhi
@indianoceanmusic
@blackstratblues
@thelightyearsexplode
@meewakching
@scribecore
@kayan.a
@justshriyarao
@ranjxclifr
@adityagadhviofficial
@rickykej
@varijashree
@shankatribe
@curtainblue
@dohnraj
@karshninair
@themanganiyarseduction
@yashraj
@swadesimovement

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🚨 SHILLONG, TONIGHT🚨

KRUNK HAUS Shillong debut! 🔥

KRUNK x Episode (@episode_shg07) present RAFIKI (@rafikisounds) alongside BILLIE (@billie_rengsi) at @eveningclubshillong

📍 The Evening Club, Shillong
📅 9th October, Friday
⏰ 9 PM onwards
☎️ Reservations: 76280 55517

🎟️ Tickets exclusively on OnlyBees (@onlybees.in)

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🚨 SHILLONG, 9th OCTOBER 🚨

KRUNK HAUS is making its Shillong debut! 🔥

KRUNK (@krunklive ) x Episode present RAFIKI (@rafikisounds ) alongside BILLIE (@billie_rengsi ) at The Evening Club on Friday, Oct 9 🪩

📍 The Evening Club, Shillong
📅 9th October, Friday
⏰ 9 PM onwards
☎️ Reservations: 76280 55517

🎟️ Tickets exclusively on OnlyBees (@onlybees.in )
Super Early Bird & Early Bird tickets are live! grab yours before they’re gone.

Artwork by @_krishnasinghal

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🚨 CASA AFTERS — 3rd–4th OCT | SALWOODS RESORT 🌴🔊
THE OFFICIAL AFTERS 💀

The full lineup is out and passes are officially LIVE! 🔥

🎶 Homegrown artists
🌿 Underground sounds
🌅 After-hours energy
🛏️ Room packages are also available

🎟️ Online passes are LIVE
📲 Offline passes available too — DM to book your slot or get your passes.

Come for the music. Stay for the afters.

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HOUSE RULEZ is back at @188downtown , Novotel Guwahati and this one comes with a serious name behind the decks.

Introducing @rafikisounds , the Mumbai-based alter ego of Sohail Arora, founder of @krunklive and a key figure in India’s electronic music culture. Known for his fluid blend of house, techno, acid, breaks and broken-beat sounds, Rafiki has spent over 15 years shaping dancefloors across the country.

And there’s more Rafiki is set to make his @lollaindia debut in 2027, joining the festival’s January 23–24 lineup in Mumbai.

Now, before Lolla, Guwahati gets its own Rafiki experience. 🔥

RAFIKI live at HOUSE RULEZ
Alongside
@adrinum | @dexters.lab0 | @ashwarvan_deka | SUK

📍 188 Downtown, Novotel, GS Road
📞 RSVP: 7758881428 | 7002213189

Guwahati, get ready for some serious house & broken-beat energy. 🖤

#HouseRulez #Rafiki #RafikiSounds #188Downtown #NovotelGuwahati

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This Friday w/ @rafikisounds at @aurodelhi.

Two decades deep in the game, @krunklive bossman Rafiki has played a major role in shaping India’s underground sound as a label head, curator, selector and producer.

He joins the Redline DJs this Friday, bringing together some of the country’s most distinct selectors for a night built around their individual sounds and chemistry behind the decks.

🎟️ Tickets link in bio.

Picture Credits: @tmphotograph
Video Credits: @amar.gera

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HOUSE RULEZ is back at @188downtown , Novotel Guwahati and this one comes with a serious name behind the decks.

Introducing @rafikisounds , the Mumbai-based alter ego of Sohail Arora, founder of @krunklive and a key figure in India’s electronic music culture. Known for his fluid blend of house, techno, acid, breaks and broken-beat sounds, Rafiki has spent over 15 years shaping dancefloors across the country.

And there’s more Rafiki is set to make his @lollaindia debut in 2027, joining the festival’s January 23–24 lineup in Mumbai.

Now, before Lolla, Guwahati gets its own Rafiki experience. 🔥

RAFIKI live at HOUSE RULEZ
Alongside
@adrinum | @dexters.lab0 | @ashwarvan_deka | SUK

📍 188 Downtown, Novotel, GS Road
📞 RSVP: 7758881428 | 7002213189

Guwahati, get ready for some serious house & broken-beat energy. 🖤

#HouseRulez #Rafiki #RafikiSounds #188Downtown #NovotelGuwahati

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REDLINE DJS ARE TAKING OVER DELHI 🧨

Redline makes its Delhi debut this Friday, 25th Sept at Auro, bringing the whole squad together for one night of jagged breakbeats, techno, hardcore jungle and everything in between.

@in.dreamstates @ox7gen @rafikisounds @tarqeeb @zokhuma

Five DJs. Five distinct sounds. One very unpredictable night.

📍 @aurodelhi
🗓️ 25th Sept, 9 PM onwards
🎟️ Tickets are selling out fast. Get yours now on District.

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