“We live in a world of illusions, but there is one great illusion, which is that we can escape it.”
CHENNAI, INDIAI DON'T
BEHAVE
“A driving, hypnotic melodic techno odyssey forged in deep atmospheric sub-bass, undulating modular synthesizer leads, and cinematic spatial tension. Engineered for peak-time underground warehouse spaces and open-air festival sound systems.”
BIOGRAPHY
The nature of modern work has eroded traditional structures of character and stability, leading individuals to seek escape through various means, including art and music.— Sennett, 1999
“Escape Reality Now” is a Techno project created by a Pioneer certified Disk Jockey and Producer based in Chennai, India.
Rooted in the ethos of breaking free from life’s monotony, the project has become synonymous with his euphoric soundscapes and eccentric storytelling. Each set is crafted not merely to entertain, but to transport listeners into an alternate reality.
“With a profound history in trance music, he built a loyal following performing across major festivals and premier clubs in India, seamlessly bridging melodic techno precision with emotive trance energy.”
EDUCATION
SOUNDROOM DJ ACADEMY
Pioneer-Affiliated DJ School
Culminated rigorous performance and turntable training at Soundroom DJ Academy. Mastered crowd control, analog/digital mixing architecture, harmonic mixing, and technical dexterity across flagship Pioneer DJ consoles.
POINT BLANK MUSIC SCHOOL
Voted "Best Electronic Music School" by DJ Mag
Two transformative years in London immersed in world-class studio environments. Worked with cutting-edge music technologies, analog synthesis, acoustic engineering, and mastered alongside prominent UK/European sound engineers, shaping an uncompromising approach to melodic techno composition and sonic fidelity.
CLUB RESIDENCIES
“Right after culminating his course from Soundroom nearing the end of 2019, he pursued his professional career as a resident DJ of Courtyard by Marriott... instrumental in refining his ability to read a room and craft electrifying experiences.”
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT
Instrumental in refining the ability to read diverse crowds and curate dynamic sonic flows.
VAPOUR — FEATHERS A RADHA HOTEL
Commanded weekend peak-time slots, developing signature high-tempo melodic builds and bass transitions.
THE LALIT
Exclusive electronic & melodic techno showcases.
XTASE
Driving hypnotic rhythms and industrial techno energy.
FLAMES
Hosted landmark underground gatherings and PsyAura tour chapters.
LEVEL UP
Specialized sunset-to-midnight progressive journeys.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
CHENNAI
Tamil Nadu (Hometown / Origin)
The Crucible of Soundroom, Marriott & PsyAura
The foundation of Escape Reality Now's sound journey. Completed Soundroom DJ Academy under Joba Khan in 2019, secured landmark residencies at Courtyard by Marriott and Vapour (Feathers Hotel), performed across premier clubs (The Lalit, Flames, Xtase, Level Up), and founded PsyAura Productions.
GLOBAL STAGE
SHANTI PEOPLE
Origin: Ukraine
Vedic Psytrance & Live Electronic
Debut festival performance (2021) & final PsyAura headline act (2022)
Inspired to host visionary events, he launched “PSYAURA PRODUCTIONS”, a touring and festival platform created to bring global talents to India while providing an authentic launchpad for homegrown artists.
Hosting three major international acts — Mentalecho (Portugal), Henrique Camacho (Brazil), and an iconic final showcase with Shanti People (Ukraine) — provided invaluable masterclasses in large-scale event production, crowd resonance, and creative stage architecture.
“Life came full circle when his debut festival act, 'Shanti People', became the final headline act hosted under PSYAURA PRODUCTIONS before the transition to London in 2022. This moment of closure marked a transformative turning point, paving the path for the next chapter.”
Today, this rich background in trance breathes vitality into melodic techno productions: the emotive depth, uplifting energy, and hypnotic cadence of trance reverberate in every techno set, proving that the genres are not separate worlds, but interconnected stories.
TECHNICAL RIDER
TWO PIONEER CDJs
CDJ-2000 Nexus or higher model
Link cable connected via network hub. Clean jog wheel sensitivity and cue responsiveness.
PIONEER DJM MIXER
DJM-900 Nexus or higher available model
Unrestricted fader travel, functional channel filters, FX sweep, and balanced stereo master output.
MONITOR SPEAKERS × 2
Two high-powered booth monitors at ear level
Independent booth volume potentiometer. Latency-free, high SPL acoustic clarity without distortion.
CONNECTIONS & HARDWARE INTEGRITY
Fully functional cabling & pristine hardware
All RCA, power, and balanced XLR connections must be properly secured and grounded without hum.
ARTIST-OWNED TECH RIDER
Pioneer DDJ-1000 (Artist Owned)
The venue does not need to provide the DDJ-1000. Artist carries this setup if the venue lacks Pioneer CDJ/DJM gear.
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