EDMTunes recently sat down with surging Anjunadeep talent, Parallel Voices ahead of his set at Anjunadeep Amsterdam. A prodigy in India’s electronic scene, Parallel Voices (real name Aditya Jain) is reshaping the emotional core of house and techno. His sound is raw, introspective, and achingly sincere — the kind of music that finds you when words can’t. Every set, every track, is a reflection of a soul in motion, carved from solitude, feeling, and a relentless love for sound.
Over the past year, Parallel Voices has carved an unmistakable path through the Indian & global electronic music landscape — rising from near-anonymity to become one of the most talked-about names. His journey began with a breakthrough set at Anjunadeep Open Air Mumbai. It was quickly followed by appearances at festivals like DGTL (Mumbai & Bangalore), Anjunadeep Open Air on New Year’s Eve in Goa, with a host of other shows spanning across India and the world. A four-city run on the Anjunadeep Open Air Tour cemented his status as a must-see act.
On the production front, his ‘No Reason’ EP spent over a month in Beatport’s Top 10 Electronica, and its haunting title track made a lasting mark. Soon after, ‘Your Love’ followed suit — earning not just chart success, but also a landmark remix by legends James Grant and Jody Wisternoff. With over 10 million total streams and his international debut lined up at Anjunadeep Explorations in Albania, Parallel Voices is no longer emerging — he’s evolving, fast, and with intention.
Anjunadeep Amsterdam & Omeara London in two weeks how does it feel? Has it sunk in yet?
Honestly, it still feels surreal. Playing for Anjunadeep in Amsterdam and then headlining in London were both milestones I’ve dreamt of for years. It’s one thing to imagine it while producing in your bedroom, but to actually see people connecting to your music that far from home hits differently. I think it’ll take a bit more time to fully sink in.
You have been one of the young standout producers on a rapid incline, especially with your releases over the last couple of years. Please guide us through the cycle of your journey over these last few years that saw this rise!
Actually, it’s quite an interesting story. Back in June 2023, I was planning to pursue my master’s degree and had started preparing for B-schools entrance exam. Around that time, I had a few demos lying around including ‘Your Love’ which I was very sceptical about but my girlfriend used to love. I decided to share these with Anjunadeep and honestly, I forgot about them completely. Then, just one day before my exam, I got an email from them saying they’d like to release those tracks.
That moment really changed everything. Since then, the momentum has been incredible from playing festivals like Anjunadeep Open Air, DGTL, and Ziro Festival last year, to this year turning out to be surreal with my first international gig at Anjunadeep Explorations in June, DGTL Mainstage, and now my Amsterdam and London debuts.
Honestly, we cannot oversee yourself coming from a region that saw only a handful of producers (including yourself) etch out releases on a prestigious label like Anjunadeep over the recent years! What motivated you on this route? Were you apprehensive initially, were there second thoughts? Enlighten us!
Yeah, definitely. When I started out, it felt almost unrealistic to imagine my music ever reaching a label like Anjunadeep. I actually faced rejection once before finally getting signed, so there was always a bit of doubt, but I kept working hard to refine my sound. What really motivated me were all the incredible Indian artists who’ve been making their mark on international stages. Seeing them succeed pushed me to represent India proudly in the global house music scene.
Please describe the first reaction or thoughts that transpired through your mind when you discovered one of your releases officially making it to Anjunadeep the first time!
I still remember opening that email. I was quiet for a while just staring at it. It felt like validation for all those years of learning, failing, and reworking. Honestly, that mail even made me forget I had an exam the next day, haha. But at that moment, I knew this could be one of the real breakthrough points in my musical journey.
‘No Reason’ EP spent over a month in Beatport’s Top 10 Electronica which was characterized by sublime evocative sound throughout. Was this characteristic something that was pre-mediated when you started writing the music for the EP, or was it naturally developed over the creative process behind it?
When I was working on the No Reason EP, I was listening to a lot of electronica and breakbeat artists like Jasper Tygner, Barry Can’t Swim, Overmono and many others, One of my earlier breakbeat tracks also had started getting a lot of love, so I felt encouraged to explore that side further.
I wanted to find a balance between my own sound and that textured, rhythmic energy of electronica and breakbeat and that’s how No Reason came to life. I honestly never imagined it would end up spending over a month in Beatport’s Top 10 Electronica, alongside names like Bicep, Floating Points, and Four Tet. Seeing it up there felt surreal.
We have testified numerous magical sets from you, especially over the last couple of years! Is there a certain treasured one that holds close to your heart till now?
My favorite sets include the one at the Yacht Club in Dhërmi during Anjunadeep Explorations this year. That night was a dream, fans who had been listening to my tracks for a long time were finally hearing them live, reacting in real time. Playing those tracks to that crowd and seeing how moved they were was an incredible moment.
Another highlight was DGTL Mumbai. In 2024, I played the smaller Gain stage, but I randomly told myself that I’d like to play the main stage and just a year later, I got to open it in both Mumbai and Bangalore. My DGTL Mumbai slot was early, but it was amazing to see people coming in from the start, excited to hear me. That energy made it a really special set.
For someone inspired by your journey till now and looking up to yourself as an inspiration to trudge your path, what would be your advice to him/her? (especially in a region which admittedly, might be a bit more traditionally challenging at times for such a journey)!
I think in regions where the scene is still developing, it’s really important for artists to come together and build a strong community around their craft. Sustaining a scene long-term depends on that sense of collaboration. It might take time, but if artists, promoters, and agencies focus on refining the craft and creating good platforms for upcoming talent, the scene can grow in a meaningful way.
At the same time, upcoming artists should realize that the world is more connected than ever. It’s now much easier to release music and reach an international audience, so we should all take advantage of that as well.
Lastly, what can the audience in Amsterdam and London look forward to that should excite them? Are their any secret weapon you intend to plough, any unreleased IDs, any surprises?
Definitely a few surprises! Lately, I’ve been working on a lot of dancefloor-focused music. My recent EPs leaned more toward electronica and chillout, but after performing at clubs and festivals this year, it felt natural to dive back into the dancier side. I’ve got a lot of new IDs I’m excited to play, and my sets are now more driving and energetic. I can’t wait to bring that sound to the audiences in Amsterdam and London.
Catch Parallel Voices in Anjunadeep Amsterdam & Omeara London in the next fortnight.
Anjunadeep Amsterdam tickets could be could be procured here. Head here for tickets for Parallel Voices on the 8th of November at Omeara London.