{"id":1965972,"date":"2026-05-29T09:45:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T06:45:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1965972"},"modified":"2026-05-29T09:45:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T06:45:27","slug":"five-years-of-dialled-in-the-south-asian-arts-platform-turned-global-record-label","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1965972","title":{"rendered":"Five Years of Dialled In, the South Asian Arts Platform Turned Global Record Label"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F28%2Fdialled-in-fifth-anniversary-record-label-ahadadream-interview-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-post-body col\">\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Music\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time>May 29, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<ul class=\"post-body-sidebar-hype-comments-container list-unstyled d-none d-lg-block\">\n<li><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             162<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-sm-inline text\">Comments<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Angelee Kholia<\/span><\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div 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data-srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F28%2Fdialled-in-fifth-anniversary-record-label-ahadadream-interview-6.jpg?q=90&amp;w=1400&amp;cbr=1&amp;fit=max\" media=\"(min-width: 1260px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index \" aria-live=\"polite\">6 of 6<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-meta-container credit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"credit \">Dialled In<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Music<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>May 29, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             162<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p>When London-based platform Dialled In brought ARRIVALS to Glastonbury in 2024 \u2013 the festival\u2019s first-ever stage dedicated to South Asian arts \u2013 it marked a major turning point for live music. With artists Nabihah Iqbal, Raji Rags and more playing on a soundsystem built by Vedic Roots, the space became an example of how artists from the region and wider diaspora can take over an entire weekend of scheduling, rather than be confined to just one set. <\/p>\n<p>Spotlighting underrepresented artists has been at the heart of Dialled In since its inception. Founded by a collective of DJs and producers, the boundary-pushing platform began by hosting events that championed the sounds coming out of South Asian subcultures, both homegrown and in the diaspora. \u201cWe wanted to celebrate our diversity,\u201d exclaims founding member Ahad Elley (better known as Ahadadream) in conversation with Hypebeast. \u201cI\u2019ve always wanted to bring these artists to festivals where they can be exposed to a range of nuanced experiences and sounds from the vast international diaspora.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><q>\u201cUnlocking that level of happiness and sheer joy that\u2019s palpable in the crowd is what music and DJing is about.\u201d<\/q><\/p>\n<p>Having moved to London from Karachi, Pakistan, in his teens, Elley became all too familiar with the lack of club nights and festivals focused on South Asian creatives in their line-ups. Though he went on to play gigs during university, developing his high-energy rhythms and rolling percussion beats, it wasn\u2019t until Dialled In\u2019s first event that the DJ realized \u201chow much the platform would resonate with people.\u201d Saying, \u201cI always remember seeing people getting emotional at the event. Unlocking that level of happiness and sheer joy that\u2019s palpable in the crowd is what music and DJing is about.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>Today, the Dialled In community continues to grow. As well as taking over prestigious UK institutions like the Barbican and the V&amp;A, it has hosted parties further afield in Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. \u201cThe opportunities that have come our way have been incredible and being involved behind the scenes has led me to meet some amazing talent,\u201d Elley reflects. \u201cThese conversations have only widened our network. All of that feeds into what we do.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>The platform now spans hip-hop, traditional vocalists, experimental jazz, and folk, going beyond its foundations in electronic music. Later this month, fans can experience the eclectic talent that Dialled In supports at its fifth anniversary festival. Taking place across several venues in East London, the event will welcome globally renowned headliners including Manara and Lifafa, alongside filmmakers, comedians and artists. Like the Glastonbury takeover, it\u2019s set to be a vibrant celebration of South Asian creativity while maintaining the intimate, welcoming feel that its fans have grown to love.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FKkCXAmXCEc?si=-JEyrKAaHm42ZR5A\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>\u201cThe most important thing for us is to showcase a wide range of artists,\u201d says Elley. \u201cWe want to keep surprising people with unique tracks and celebrate diaspora stories whilst bridging the gap and continuing conversations with artists on the ground in South Asia.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>For the next step of its journey, Dialled In has also been quietly working on the launch of its very own record label. Announced just a few weeks ago, the label\u2019s expertise draws from the intersection of club culture, alternative music and cross-cultural experimentation. \u201cFor a lot of artists, our shows were some of their first live performances,\u201d the DJ explains on the launch. \u201cThe label will help to bring their stories and music to more eyes and ears.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p><q>\u201cWe want to keep surprising people with unique tracks and celebrate diaspora stories\u2026\u201d<\/q><\/p>\n<p>It comes as no surprise that one of the first releases from the record label is a new single from Elley with legendary DJ Skrillex and rapper Raf Saperra. Titled \u201cBass Dhol,\u201d it layers classic Indian drums on a backdrop of electronic beats to create a carnival-ready rhythm that straddles traditional and contemporary music.\n<\/p>\n<p>\u201c[The single] is super authentic to the Dialled In story,\u201d mentions Elley. \u201cSkrillex came to the first-ever Dialled In event and we went back-to-back leading to ongoing collaboration. Raf Saperra is someone we\u2019ve all collectively admired for a long time, so to work on a track which takes him outside of his comfort zone whilst still paying attention to the roots of the music felt perfect as the first release of the label.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>Bringing in the cultural movements it has discovered over the years, the second release comes from EXCISE DEPT, a multidisciplinary collective from Mumbai, India. 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data-srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F28%2Fdialled-in-fifth-anniversary-record-label-ahadadream-interview-6.jpg?q=90&amp;w=1400&amp;cbr=1&amp;fit=max\" media=\"(min-width: 1260px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index \" aria-live=\"polite\">6 of 6<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-meta-container credit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"credit \">Dialled In<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Music<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>May 29, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             162<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p>When London-based platform Dialled In brought ARRIVALS to Glastonbury in 2024 \u2013 the festival\u2019s first-ever stage dedicated to South Asian arts \u2013 it marked a major turning point for live music. With artists Nabihah Iqbal, Raji Rags and more playing on a soundsystem built by Vedic Roots, the space became an example of how artists from the region and wider diaspora can take over an entire weekend of scheduling, rather than be confined to just one set. <\/p>\n<p>Spotlighting underrepresented artists has been at the heart of Dialled In since its inception. Founded by a collective of DJs and producers, the boundary-pushing platform began by hosting events that championed the sounds coming out of South Asian subcultures, both homegrown and in the diaspora. \u201cWe wanted to celebrate our diversity,\u201d exclaims founding member Ahad Elley (better known as Ahadadream) in conversation with Hypebeast. \u201cI\u2019ve always wanted to bring these artists to festivals where they can be exposed to a range of nuanced experiences and sounds from the vast international diaspora.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><q>\u201cUnlocking that level of happiness and sheer joy that\u2019s palpable in the crowd is what music and DJing is about.\u201d<\/q><\/p>\n<p>Having moved to London from Karachi, Pakistan, in his teens, Elley became all too familiar with the lack of club nights and festivals focused on South Asian creatives in their line-ups. Though he went on to play gigs during university, developing his high-energy rhythms and rolling percussion beats, it wasn\u2019t until Dialled In\u2019s first event that the DJ realized \u201chow much the platform would resonate with people.\u201d Saying, \u201cI always remember seeing people getting emotional at the event. Unlocking that level of happiness and sheer joy that\u2019s palpable in the crowd is what music and DJing is about.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>Today, the Dialled In community continues to grow. As well as taking over prestigious UK institutions like the Barbican and the V&amp;A, it has hosted parties further afield in Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. \u201cThe opportunities that have come our way have been incredible and being involved behind the scenes has led me to meet some amazing talent,\u201d Elley reflects. \u201cThese conversations have only widened our network. All of that feeds into what we do.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>The platform now spans hip-hop, traditional vocalists, experimental jazz, and folk, going beyond its foundations in electronic music. Later this month, fans can experience the eclectic talent that Dialled In supports at its fifth anniversary festival. Taking place across several venues in East London, the event will welcome globally renowned headliners including Manara and Lifafa, alongside filmmakers, comedians and artists. Like the Glastonbury takeover, it\u2019s set to be a vibrant celebration of South Asian creativity while maintaining the intimate, welcoming feel that its fans have grown to love.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FKkCXAmXCEc?si=-JEyrKAaHm42ZR5A\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>\u201cThe most important thing for us is to showcase a wide range of artists,\u201d says Elley. \u201cWe want to keep surprising people with unique tracks and celebrate diaspora stories whilst bridging the gap and continuing conversations with artists on the ground in South Asia.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>For the next step of its journey, Dialled In has also been quietly working on the launch of its very own record label. Announced just a few weeks ago, the label\u2019s expertise draws from the intersection of club culture, alternative music and cross-cultural experimentation. \u201cFor a lot of artists, our shows were some of their first live performances,\u201d the DJ explains on the launch. \u201cThe label will help to bring their stories and music to more eyes and ears.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p><q>\u201cWe want to keep surprising people with unique tracks and celebrate diaspora stories\u2026\u201d<\/q><\/p>\n<p>It comes as no surprise that one of the first releases from the record label is a new single from Elley with legendary DJ Skrillex and rapper Raf Saperra. Titled \u201cBass Dhol,\u201d it layers classic Indian drums on a backdrop of electronic beats to create a carnival-ready rhythm that straddles traditional and contemporary music.\n<\/p>\n<p>\u201c[The single] is super authentic to the Dialled In story,\u201d mentions Elley. \u201cSkrillex came to the first-ever Dialled In event and we went back-to-back leading to ongoing collaboration. Raf Saperra is someone we\u2019ve all collectively admired for a long time, so to work on a track which takes him outside of his comfort zone whilst still paying attention to the roots of the music felt perfect as the first release of the label.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>Bringing in the cultural movements it has discovered over the years, the second release comes from EXCISE DEPT, a multidisciplinary collective from Mumbai, India. 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data-srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F28%2Fdialled-in-fifth-anniversary-record-label-ahadadream-interview-6.jpg?q=90&amp;w=1400&amp;cbr=1&amp;fit=max\" media=\"(min-width: 1260px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index \" aria-live=\"polite\">6 of 6<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-meta-container credit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"credit \">Dialled In<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Music<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>May 29, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             162<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p>When London-based platform Dialled In brought ARRIVALS to Glastonbury in 2024 \u2013 the festival\u2019s first-ever stage dedicated to South Asian arts \u2013 it marked a major turning point for live music. With artists Nabihah Iqbal, Raji Rags and more playing on a soundsystem built by Vedic Roots, the space became an example of how artists from the region and wider diaspora can take over an entire weekend of scheduling, rather than be confined to just one set. <\/p>\n<p>Spotlighting underrepresented artists has been at the heart of Dialled In since its inception. Founded by a collective of DJs and producers, the boundary-pushing platform began by hosting events that championed the sounds coming out of South Asian subcultures, both homegrown and in the diaspora. \u201cWe wanted to celebrate our diversity,\u201d exclaims founding member Ahad Elley (better known as Ahadadream) in conversation with Hypebeast. \u201cI\u2019ve always wanted to bring these artists to festivals where they can be exposed to a range of nuanced experiences and sounds from the vast international diaspora.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><q>\u201cUnlocking that level of happiness and sheer joy that\u2019s palpable in the crowd is what music and DJing is about.\u201d<\/q><\/p>\n<p>Having moved to London from Karachi, Pakistan, in his teens, Elley became all too familiar with the lack of club nights and festivals focused on South Asian creatives in their line-ups. Though he went on to play gigs during university, developing his high-energy rhythms and rolling percussion beats, it wasn\u2019t until Dialled In\u2019s first event that the DJ realized \u201chow much the platform would resonate with people.\u201d Saying, \u201cI always remember seeing people getting emotional at the event. Unlocking that level of happiness and sheer joy that\u2019s palpable in the crowd is what music and DJing is about.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>Today, the Dialled In community continues to grow. As well as taking over prestigious UK institutions like the Barbican and the V&amp;A, it has hosted parties further afield in Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. \u201cThe opportunities that have come our way have been incredible and being involved behind the scenes has led me to meet some amazing talent,\u201d Elley reflects. \u201cThese conversations have only widened our network. All of that feeds into what we do.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>The platform now spans hip-hop, traditional vocalists, experimental jazz, and folk, going beyond its foundations in electronic music. Later this month, fans can experience the eclectic talent that Dialled In supports at its fifth anniversary festival. Taking place across several venues in East London, the event will welcome globally renowned headliners including Manara and Lifafa, alongside filmmakers, comedians and artists. Like the Glastonbury takeover, it\u2019s set to be a vibrant celebration of South Asian creativity while maintaining the intimate, welcoming feel that its fans have grown to love.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FKkCXAmXCEc?si=-JEyrKAaHm42ZR5A\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>\u201cThe most important thing for us is to showcase a wide range of artists,\u201d says Elley. \u201cWe want to keep surprising people with unique tracks and celebrate diaspora stories whilst bridging the gap and continuing conversations with artists on the ground in South Asia.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>For the next step of its journey, Dialled In has also been quietly working on the launch of its very own record label. Announced just a few weeks ago, the label\u2019s expertise draws from the intersection of club culture, alternative music and cross-cultural experimentation. \u201cFor a lot of artists, our shows were some of their first live performances,\u201d the DJ explains on the launch. \u201cThe label will help to bring their stories and music to more eyes and ears.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p><q>\u201cWe want to keep surprising people with unique tracks and celebrate diaspora stories\u2026\u201d<\/q><\/p>\n<p>It comes as no surprise that one of the first releases from the record label is a new single from Elley with legendary DJ Skrillex and rapper Raf Saperra. Titled \u201cBass Dhol,\u201d it layers classic Indian drums on a backdrop of electronic beats to create a carnival-ready rhythm that straddles traditional and contemporary music.\n<\/p>\n<p>\u201c[The single] is super authentic to the Dialled In story,\u201d mentions Elley. \u201cSkrillex came to the first-ever Dialled In event and we went back-to-back leading to ongoing collaboration. Raf Saperra is someone we\u2019ve all collectively admired for a long time, so to work on a track which takes him outside of his comfort zone whilst still paying attention to the roots of the music felt perfect as the first release of the label.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>Bringing in the cultural movements it has discovered over the years, the second release comes from EXCISE DEPT, a multidisciplinary collective from Mumbai, India. 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With artists Nabihah Iqbal, Raji Rags and more playing on a soundsystem built by Vedic Roots, the space became an example of how artists from the region and wider diaspora can take over an entire weekend of scheduling, rather than be confined to just one set. <\/p>\n<p>Spotlighting underrepresented artists has been at the heart of Dialled In since its inception. Founded by a collective of DJs and producers, the boundary-pushing platform began by hosting events that championed the sounds coming out of South Asian subcultures, both homegrown and in the diaspora. \u201cWe wanted to celebrate our diversity,\u201d exclaims founding member Ahad Elley (better known as Ahadadream) in conversation with Hypebeast. \u201cI\u2019ve always wanted to bring these artists to festivals where they can be exposed to a range of nuanced experiences and sounds from the vast international diaspora.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><q>\u201cUnlocking that level of happiness and sheer joy that\u2019s palpable in the crowd is what music and DJing is about.\u201d<\/q><\/p>\n<p>Having moved to London from Karachi, Pakistan, in his teens, Elley became all too familiar with the lack of club nights and festivals focused on South Asian creatives in their line-ups. Though he went on to play gigs during university, developing his high-energy rhythms and rolling percussion beats, it wasn\u2019t until Dialled In\u2019s first event that the DJ realized \u201chow much the platform would resonate with people.\u201d Saying, \u201cI always remember seeing people getting emotional at the event. Unlocking that level of happiness and sheer joy that\u2019s palpable in the crowd is what music and DJing is about.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>Today, the Dialled In community continues to grow. As well as taking over prestigious UK institutions like the Barbican and the V&amp;A, it has hosted parties further afield in Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. \u201cThe opportunities that have come our way have been incredible and being involved behind the scenes has led me to meet some amazing talent,\u201d Elley reflects. \u201cThese conversations have only widened our network. All of that feeds into what we do.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>The platform now spans hip-hop, traditional vocalists, experimental jazz, and folk, going beyond its foundations in electronic music. Later this month, fans can experience the eclectic talent that Dialled In supports at its fifth anniversary festival. Taking place across several venues in East London, the event will welcome globally renowned headliners including Manara and Lifafa, alongside filmmakers, comedians and artists. Like the Glastonbury takeover, it\u2019s set to be a vibrant celebration of South Asian creativity while maintaining the intimate, welcoming feel that its fans have grown to love.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FKkCXAmXCEc?si=-JEyrKAaHm42ZR5A\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>\u201cThe most important thing for us is to showcase a wide range of artists,\u201d says Elley. \u201cWe want to keep surprising people with unique tracks and celebrate diaspora stories whilst bridging the gap and continuing conversations with artists on the ground in South Asia.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>For the next step of its journey, Dialled In has also been quietly working on the launch of its very own record label. Announced just a few weeks ago, the label\u2019s expertise draws from the intersection of club culture, alternative music and cross-cultural experimentation. \u201cFor a lot of artists, our shows were some of their first live performances,\u201d the DJ explains on the launch. \u201cThe label will help to bring their stories and music to more eyes and ears.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p><q>\u201cWe want to keep surprising people with unique tracks and celebrate diaspora stories\u2026\u201d<\/q><\/p>\n<p>It comes as no surprise that one of the first releases from the record label is a new single from Elley with legendary DJ Skrillex and rapper Raf Saperra. Titled \u201cBass Dhol,\u201d it layers classic Indian drums on a backdrop of electronic beats to create a carnival-ready rhythm that straddles traditional and contemporary music.\n<\/p>\n<p>\u201c[The single] is super authentic to the Dialled In story,\u201d mentions Elley. \u201cSkrillex came to the first-ever Dialled In event and we went back-to-back leading to ongoing collaboration. Raf Saperra is someone we\u2019ve all collectively admired for a long time, so to work on a track which takes him outside of his comfort zone whilst still paying attention to the roots of the music felt perfect as the first release of the label.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>Bringing in the cultural movements it has discovered over the years, the second release comes from EXCISE DEPT, a multidisciplinary collective from Mumbai, India. Together, the two singles go hand-in-hand to illuminate the ethos that Dialled In has stood for since day one: platforming underground South Asian arts on the global stage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Angelee Kholia<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    LondonElectronic MusicDialled InAhadadream\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/5\/dialled-in-fifth-anniversary-record-label-ahadadream-interview&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F28%2Fdialled-in-fifth-anniversary-record-label-ahadadream-interview-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;] Music May 29, 2026 162 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Text By Angelee Kholia Share this article 1 of 6 Dialled In 2 of 6 Dialled In 3 of 6 Dialled In 4 of 6 Dialled In 5 of 6 Dialled In 6 of 6 Dialled In Music May 29, 2026 162 Views [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,39],"class_list":["post-1965972","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-hypebeast-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1965972","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1965972"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1965972\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1965972"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1965972"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1965972"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}