Indian techno pioneer blending minimal grooves with psychedelic textures 🔊🇮🇳🌍
Ash Roy is a veteran of India’s electronic music scene, with a career spanning over two decades. Originally from Kolkata, he co-founded the iconic Jalebee Cartel in the mid-2000s, which helped shape India’s underground sound[^1]. In 2013, he launched Soupherb Records, a label focused on minimal and experimental techno, now boasting over 170 releases from global artists[^2]. Ash’s hybrid sets combine live percussion with deep minimal grooves, earning him slots at Awakenings (Netherlands), Fusion Festival (Germany), and performances across 20+ countries including Spain, Sweden, Dubai, Sri Lanka, and Canada[^1]. He splits his time between Berlin and India, and was named MyFav India’s Best Techno DJ (2014) and VH1 Sound Nation’s Best Electronic DJ (2015)[^1].
'2013' – Gentle Mental – Soupherb Records '2016' – Illusion of Humanity – POINTZER0 Rec '2020' – Aztec Code Remixes – Soupherb Records '2023' – Hydrozoa 200+ Pt. 1 – Soupherb Records '2025' – Friends in Sync – Soupherb Records Founder of Soupherb Records, India’s leading minimal techno label.
- SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/ash-roy
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| Artist/DJ Name | ash_roy |
| Real Name : | Ash Roy |
| Birthplace | Kolkata, India |
| Role | DJ, Producer, Label Owner |
| Genre(s) | Experimental, Minimal Techno, Psy Techno, Techno |
| Country of Residence | Germany |
| State / Town | Berlin |
| Affiliations (Residencies, Collectives) | Soupherb Records; Jalebee Cartel |
| Average BPM played or produced | 126 |
| SoundCloud URL | soundcloud.com/… |
| Beatport URL | beatport.com/… |
| Spotify URL | open.spotify.com/… |
| Instagram Link | instagram.com/… |
| Facebook Page | facebook.com/… |
| Labels Released On | Soupherb Records; POINTZER0 Rec; Techgnosis Records; Hydrozoa |