Dialled In announce new record label in short introductory film

London-based South Asian cultural platform Dialled In has announced the launch of Dialled In Records, a new label focused on supporting forward-thinking artists from South Asia and its diaspora.

The label will operate across club music, experimental electronics and cross-genre projects, with an emphasis on long-term artist development and international reach.

“Dialled In has always been about building the infrastructure that South Asian artists deserve but have not always had. We started as a group of friends who believed South Asian creativity could command the global stage. Now, with Dialled In Records, we have the full ecosystem to make that happen: from artist development and live platforms to recorded music and international distribution. This isn't a catalogue play. It's a commitment,” explains co-founder Dhruva Balram.

He continues: “Dialled In Records is a label built to give South Asian artists the home they've always deserved: one that speaks their language, understands their context, and backs their vision without compromise.”

As part of the label’s debut, the co-founders share the story, vision, and philosophy behind it in a short introductory film. Watch below.

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First signings of the new label include co-founder Ahadadream and Mumbai collective Excise Dept.

Ahadadream’s track ‘Bass Dhol’, featuring Raf Saperra and Skrillex, becomes the label’s first release, following chart success and radio support in the UK.

Excise Dept, known for blending regional languages with experimental production, represents the label’s connection to artists based within South Asia. Their recent performances include Lollapalooza India and sold-out shows in Mumbai and Pune.

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The label’s launch also coincides with Dialled In’s fifth anniversary, marked by a one-day, multi-venue festival in Dalston, London on May 30, 2026.

Expected to host around 3,000 attendees across eight spaces, the line-up will showcase international South Asian artists.

For more info and updates, follow Dialled In Records on Instagram here.

Amira Waworuntu is Mixmag Asia’s Managing Editor, follow her on Instagram.

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