[INTERVIEW] EDMTunes Catches Up With Anjunadeep Heavyweight Anyasa Post North America Tour

Anyasa is renowned for pioneering an exquisite sound that fuses Indian classical music with melodic house and techno. The first artist from India to sign with the legendary Anjunadeep, Anyasa has released critically acclaimed EPs, including Gaya, Athena and Apollo, solidifying his place as a global talent and earning him recognition as one of electronic music’s most genre-defining storytellers.

Anyasa’s impact extends far beyond the studio, with his live performances —touted as immersive journeys—from the dancefloors of Brooklyn Mirage in New York City to the shores of Savaya Bali, and the stages of DGTL Amsterdam and Printworks in London. His headline performances across North America, Asia, and the Middle East have earned him an inimitable international presence.

With a vision to expand the horizons of melodic house and techno, Anyasa remains an ever-evolving force in the industry, preparing to release new music and embark on new tours, cementing his place as one of the most exciting and forward-thinking talents of his generation.

EDMTunes sat down with Anyasa (real name – Anish Sood) recently post his recently concluded North America tour.

Thank you for catching up with EDMTunes, Anish! Third successive North America tour wrapped up in 3 years. How does it feel?

It feels fantastic! I am very grateful to the North American audiences for accepting my sound with such open arms and after this third tour, it definitely feels like I’ve built a consistent fan base across the major cities. We hit some iconic venues on this tour like Coda in Toronto and Audio in San Francisco and all the shows did really well with amazing energy on the dancefloor.

Being the first Indian artist to be signed to the legendary Anjunadeep, which includes the globally well received EPs Gaya, Athena and Apollo, how would you characterize the Anyasa sound as per your own self-evaluation?

I would describe the core Anyasa sound as ethnic influenced with production that walks the line between melodic house and techno. However, I am also an artist that likes to constantly innovate, so the new ‘Flectere’ EP marks a momentary departure from the ethnic heavy sound to discover new realms with English vocals.

It’s always about finding the balance between a global sound that has Indian roots.

How has the Anyasa journey been so far? Would you be able to shed some background about the factors that inspired you to carve out Anyasa some years ago (starting 2021, if not mistaken)?

It has been a fantastic ride! I did not in my wildest dreams expect the ‘Anyasa’ project to break out internationally as quickly as it did and I’m very grateful to my teams and the fans for their unwavering support.

The project was born during the lockdown as an experiment to marry Indian classical vocals with modern house and techno production. One of the key distinctions with all the Anyasa material is that all the ethnic vocals and instruments are 100% original and not sampled, and that’s one of the key reasons Anjunadeep chose to sign and work with me.

Any particular moment or high point you cherish from this North America tour (or any of the previous ones) on the continent? Feel free to include any specific memory about a venue or club that might have left an impression.

Reactor Venao in Panama was absolutely surreal! It’s a two week long festival on the beach about 5 hours away from Panama City and the community there is simply unrivalled. They have built such a pure, spiritual experience with the festival, it’s a magical experience.

How has the experience been so far on this tour? Were there any particular surprises or highlights that you might have treated the North American crowd to? 

Abhilasha Sinha jumped on the decks in New York to sing our track ‘Kaise’ live and that was a completely unplanned, yet super special moment!

Lastly, your thoughts on embracing the intense touring schedule that you are synonymous with across the globe. Are there any words of advice for upcoming producers that you would like to share around this?

For me, it is all about finding the balance between touring and downtime at home in the studio. I think rest and recovery are as important as a hectic touring schedule and I’m very mindful of staying fit and healthy when I’m not on the road.

For upcoming artists, it can be hard to find the right schedule since you want to maximize every opportunity possible and you rightly should. My advice would be to find downtime during the week and try to find a consistent & healthy routine during the week between touring weekends. 

Can we already foresee another North America tour soon?

The plan for the rest of 2025 is to focus on new music in the studio, so I think North America would most likely be next year!