Although clubs in the city have been shut for over a month now, the lockdown has failed to dampen the party vibe in some quarters. With more and more people taking to Instagram or Facebook lives and Zoom calls to chill with friends, DJs in the city have been quick to respond to the party call with virtual gigs. Social media feeds over the weekends are filled with screenshots and videos of people pouring themselves a few drinks, putting up fairy lights and dancing to their favourite tracks at home, thanks to live mixes being belted out by DJs. Sure, it’s not the same as the throbbing energy of a nightclub or a concert, but three city-based DJs tell us how they have been using the time to re-invent themselves, explore genres and discover the power of social media.

Music by the bay
DJ Suketu