Delhi is a city in need of a musical idea. It needs an innovative initiative that plays on all of the city’s strengths, align its humongous diversity and help a culture thrive. I’m sure we all know where we’re heading towards. Yes, the rising underground music culture of the city. Beneath all the maligned mainstay of the fairly exposed hipped out ‘scene’ that continues to roll as a juggernaut, there is the utmost need of true and pure music which the ears yearn for. Now, that we’ve let the cat out of the bag, we indeed are talked about the purity of music and its true eclectic sense. So, what is the solution for Delhi to create a place for its culture to remain existent and rise to the main-stage owing to its prime stay in the underground?
Thankfully, the voice can now cease to remain unheard. The newest place in town, Informal by Imperfecto are introducing themselves as the ideal location to implement that vision. Set in the heart of the capital, the club casual day space/ buzzing nightspot resides in Janpath in all its glory. Spread over 6,000 sq. ft and three floors of sprawling space, the left of center place away from the focal buzz of CP gives itself an edge. Upon entry, there’s something special, something thrilling, about walking the rectilinear bend of a darkened corridor that leads you to main proceedings of the cafe/club space. The intriguing wooden detailing at the venue is nothing short of eye-catching and is a welcome move by the creators. Placing ourselves further ahead, the ground setting is nothing short of pure genius with a sprawled out seating space on your right while introducing you to live music courtesy, an absolutely incredible setup of the DJ booth which steals the spotlight. The bar is the center of attraction for many, but in a subtle way.
There’s more left to be revealed to the audience here! Informal continues its truly diverse offerings onto the next floor with a decked out setting. And I’m not even joking! With a rustic and smooth ambiance setting up memorable vibes, the team have put in a major effort to make each second of your presence a worthy one.
And finally, the crown jewel of it all, the final section of the sprawled out space protrudes towards the outdoor/balcony section and a much more beautiful terrace which is nothing short of spectacular. A spacious area dotted with wooden tables and big, open bay windows and ingenious lighting, this venue is nothing short of magical. So, while you try out signature beverages and mouth-watering delicacies, Informal have a certain more to offer. In a recent ambitious partnership with the highly respected Wind Horse Records, the venue will play host to some of the best underground music on offer featuring national and international artists.
A highly remarkable effort which goes without saying, their upcoming curated nights will set up the tone for Delhi’s nightlife and music culture. Wind Horse Records, which has been the home grown creation of Hamza has reveled throughout these years owing to its incredible roster and their vision to treat the audience to music which fans can truly enjoy. Proudly hoisting the title of being a quality music label based in the country which has specialized in house music, their recent collaborative effort with Informal might just further prove as the right catalyst for quality factor to persist in the capital.
The forthcoming gigs on offer will serve the audience with an eclectic blend of ambient, deep house, techno, nu-disco and other worldly flavors concocted into some cherished performances by artists from the WHR roster and global stars alike. Moreover, there is a unique identity to how the sounds and the host venue stay in sync with each other, and that too, in many different ways. A surreal attack to your senses in a positive and feel-good way, the venue will play host to a diverse set of music throughout your weekend.
Be it your Thursday night unwind session where you get to soak in ambient/chill music on offer with ‘Slo Motion’, or those Friday night vibes where you kick off your weekend with the signature ‘Dance Attack’ sessions or even the tipping point of them all, Saturday night ‘Groove Box’ showcase to put on your dancing shoes, the curation definitely seems impeccable. And having already completed their debut weekend, the Informal x WHR collaboration has spread something special and is poised to smack bang in the middle of Delhi’s music scene and prove to be the home to good vibes and good music only!
So make sure to include Informal in your weekend plans as I can assure you, it will truly be a memorable experience. To know more about the upcoming gigs, click here!
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