NEW DELHI: In the rapidly evolving landscape of independent electronic music, a new wave of sound is breaking out from the capital, bridging the gap between traditional Indian classical roots and modern global beats. At the forefront of this sonic revolution is Maniic B, the stage name of Manan Bansal, a Delhi-born and raised record producer, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist who is quickly establishing himself as a formidable rising star in the international music production arena.
Equally comfortable behind an Ableton Push controller as he is holding a classical sitar, Maniic B represents a new generation of musicians who refuse to be confined by genre boundaries. Armed with a deep understanding of rhythm and melody cultivated through childhood training in the sitar, piano, and tabla, his unique background has allowed him to build a signature sound that seamlessly blends organic acoustic instrumentation with heavy, dark, and energetic electronic textures.
Maniic B has rolled out a diverse discography, ranging from the thunderous, high-octane drops of his bigroom anthem Horizon to the gritty, bass-heavy grooves of Buzz and the unrelenting, dark techno-phonk rhythms of Pendular.
What truly sets Maniic B apart in the saturated digital music market, however, is his commitment to live performance innovation. Rather than relying on static backing tracks, his viral live sessions showcase real-time looping and layering. In a recent widely praised performance, he completely flipped the script by live-looping classical guitar layers alongside an ASM Hydrasynth Deluxe and Ableton Push 3, constructing a What truly sets Maniic B apart in the saturated digital music market, however, is his commitment to live performance innovation. Rather than relying on static backing tracks, his viral live sessions showcase real-time looping and layering. In a recent widely praised performance, he completely flipped the script by live-looping classical guitar layers alongside an ASM Hydrasynth Deluxe and Ableton Push 3, constructing a complex electronic-classical hybrid version of the hit melody Saiyaara completely from scratch.
“This isn’t just about making music; it’s about making a statement,” notes an industry insider familiar with his work. “He is giving the club scene an authentic injection of cultural heritage without losing any of the raw, bass-driven energy that crowds demand today.”
As his tracks continue to rack up streams on platforms like Spotify and SoundCloud, Maniic B remains focused on pushing the envelope. With a steady stream of new releases on the horizon, including his highly anticipated Enthusiast Earthlings series, this Faridabad-based producer is proving that the future of electronic music might just be written with a sitar in hand.
From Covers to Original Anthems
Maniic B’s ascent to cultural relevance isn’t solely built on his prowess behind the decks. The producer has generated significant underground buzz for his eclectic studio releases. His catalog balances experimental acoustic re-imaginings, including sitar and tabla covers of global pop and dance hits like “Stay,” “Mi Gente,” and “In And Out Of Love”, with soaring original club records like “Arc” and “Desert Fire”.
This dual identity as both a traditional instrumentalist and a digital architect feeds directly into the identity of the radio show. According to updates shared via the official Tronic Psys Radio Instagram, the brand has officially elevated its identity with the launch of its formal sonic signature: the official radio anthem titled “Aether,” produced in tandem with Black Gridlines Studios. The track serves as a synthesis of everything the broadcast represents, hypnotic rhythms, pristine mixing, and an unmistakable late-night energy.
Giving Listeners a Look Behind the Curtain
Maniic B isn’t just focused on distributing polished final products; he wants his audience to understand the chaotic beauty of creation. He recently launched an intimate YouTube docu-series titled Made In The Moment, giving viewers a raw, unedited glimpse into his creative process. In the debut episode—which explores the acoustic composition of his track “Magic in the Skyway”, Bansal shows the false starts, the takes that failed, and the exact second a melody finally clicks.
Simultaneously, he has cultivated an underground community through his Enthusiast Earthlings project, a podcast and musical series (currently highlighting episodes like EE06 and EE08) crafted specifically for audiophiles who value raw, authentic instrumentation over manufactured streaming trends.
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