Jay Panelia on letting go of Jay Pei, making electronic music that feels human
Recently performing at Delhi's OddBird Theatre, the Gujarat-born artist is swiftly etching his name into the city's electronic music scene with his signature blend of emotive beats and introspective soundscapes. At the show, he played tracks from his debut album Nothing and All At Once, while teasing unreleased material from his upcoming record, offering listeners a glimpse of what's next.
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