Varun Fernandes
Varun's musical journey ignited with an early exposure to underground music, leading him from clandestine parties to a profound love for electronic music. Embracing DJing in 2010, he quickly became a fixture in Goa's local scene, supporting projects like "Together at Tito's" by Nikhil Chinappa and Pearl alongside internationally acclaimed artists including John Digweed and Simon Dunmore.
As his sonic palette expanded, Varun ventured into music production, earning recognition through releases on respected labels including:
The Purr Music
Balkan Connection
Beatfreak Recordings
Movement Recordings
Zephyr Music
His signature percussion-driven grooves and powerful basslines have gained support from internationally renowned artists such as:
Nicole Moudaber
Maceo Plex
Mind Against
Solomun
Luciano
Paco Osuna
In 2015, Varun founded EVOLVE, launching a successful series of underground music events at Chronicle, Goa. The platform has featured internationally recognized artists including:
ARTBAT
Guy J
Ben Böhmer
along with many of India's leading underground talents.
Alongside performing regularly, Varun plays a key role in artist programming and event curation for some of Goa's premier venues including:
Mayan Beach Club
Diaz Pool Club
Hayati
Ukiyo
Balancing performance, production, and event management, Varun continues to push underground electronic music forward in India while building meaningful experiences for artists and audiences alike.
As his sonic palette expanded, Varun ventured into music production, earning recognition through releases on respected labels including:
The Purr Music
Balkan Connection
Beatfreak Recordings
Movement Recordings
Zephyr Music
His signature percussion-driven grooves and powerful basslines have gained support from internationally renowned artists such as:
Nicole Moudaber
Maceo Plex
Mind Against
Solomun
Luciano
Paco Osuna
In 2015, Varun founded EVOLVE, launching a successful series of underground music events at Chronicle, Goa. The platform has featured internationally recognized artists including:
ARTBAT
Guy J
Ben Böhmer
along with many of India's leading underground talents.
Alongside performing regularly, Varun plays a key role in artist programming and event curation for some of Goa's premier venues including:
Mayan Beach Club
Diaz Pool Club
Hayati
Ukiyo
Balancing performance, production, and event management, Varun continues to push underground electronic music forward in India while building meaningful experiences for artists and audiences alike.