DEE EN, an alternative act was founded in New Delhi by Saurav, Aditya, and Ashrey. Their independently released debut EPs, 'Whoopsie Daisy' and 'Poppin’', were admired for their dream-like ambience, timeless essence, and fresh arrangements, and supported by publications such as Rolling Stones India, Red Bull, and Wild City.
Following their initial success, DEE EN toured extensively throughout India, performing at major festivals in the country such as Magnetic Fields Festival, NH7 Weekender, Ziro Festival of Music, and Orange Festival. They have shared stages with international acts like Garden City Movement, Chet Faker, Kokoroko, Opeth, Kodaline, Mono and Madu Sidiki Diabate.
'Saturn Return', DEE EN's third record, represents the culmination of seeds planted three years ago. It features their highest number of collaborations with local artists, including Sijya, Rohit Gupta from Peter Cat Recording Co, and Arpan Kumar from Green Park.
Leading up to the release, DEE EN launched the single "Darling," accompanied by a dance video that featured on Apple Music’s editorial playlist “Breaking Indian Independent.” The follow-up single, "Troglodyte," debuted on Rinse FM’s 'The B-Side of India' and was featured in Wildcity's Singled Out (Q1 2024). Mixmag Asia praised Saturn Return for "carving a niche with their unique blend of lo-fi haze and psychedelic soundscapes." Additional acclaim came from Homegrown, Rolling Stone India, and The Indian Music Diaries, which noted, "DEE EN, with its strong artistic language and fearless creation, are a promising inspiration for musicians to look towards."
Nicola Cruz ✴ Sofia Kourtesis (Live) ✴ David August (Live) ✴ Midland (5 Hour Set) ✴ Ahadadream ✴ 20 Years Of Hyperdub: Kode9 & Scratchclart ✴ Jane Fitz ✴ 10 Years Of Rhythm Section International: Bradley Zero, Wallace & Private Joy ✴ Tom VR ✴ Nikki Nair ✴ Takeshi's Cashew ✴ Nick León ✴ Fieldlines: V.I.V.E.K. (Live) Feat. Alser Khan, Kambhra Khan, Kutla Khan, Mahmud Khan & Yusuf Khan ✴ Gene On Earth ✴ The Ghost (5 Hour Set) ✴ CCL ✴ Resident Advisor: Yazzus & Monophonik (Live) ✴ DJ Voices ✴ Sid Vashi: Live, Unreleased (Debut) ✴ livwutang ✴ RHR ✴ Cousin Kula ✴ Shubh Saran ✴ Jay Carder ✴ Sublime Sound (Live Debut) ✴ Ko Shin Moon ✴ PANELIA - Nothing And All At Once A/V (Debut) ✴
Dee En: Saturn Return (A/V). ✴ Caroline Lethô (Live) ✴ Digging In India: Nishant Mittal, Ani Phoebe & Lapgan ✴ Flux Vortex (Live) ✴ Focus Group Radio: Poly-Ritmo & Focus Group Sound System ✴ YNZN ✴ KillZen (Live) ✴ Aayna ✴ SYEYL: Space In Between (Debut) ✴ Nik ✴ Moe ✴ DJ Pants ✴ Social Isolation: Masta Justy, Catatacat, Songs For A Tired City, Pardafash, Sacred Seeds & Kaldi Moss ✴ SULTAN ✴ Tushar Mathur ✴ Bombie