Alt music star OX7GEN launches his own imprint as he releases new EP

The Sun

20-05-2025

EMERGING from the alternative music scene of early 2010s Mumbai, Aditya Ashok, better known as OX7GEN, has spent over a decade refining and pushing his unique take on electronic music.
His music has landed on respected imprints such as the award winning HE.SHE.THEY and leading drum and bass labels, RAM and Hospital Records and he's even produced an official remix for U2.
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His catalogue showcases a rare versatility that cuts across genres and moods.
A seasoned performer on India's club and festival circuit, OX7GEN is known for crafting DJ sets full of emotional depth with dance floor power.
Now, with the launch of his forward thinking imprint Fresh Air Records, he's built a home for his own projects and collaborations and his latest EP, Stomp Nouveau is out now on the imprint.
OX7GEN is in the UK this week and you can catch him live at the Brighton Dome Corn Exchange on Sunday 25 May as part of the Brighton Festival Closing Party Event info.
We caught up with him and he has put together a feel good playlist for time spent in the sunshine on the UK coast this weekend.
He told us: 'Since I'm making my way to sunny beachy Brighton this weekend, I thought it would be perfect to share some of my favourite feel-good summer jams.'
Feel It – Floorplan
I've been in love with this tune ever since I heard Floating Points drop it at the NTS Square Party in Dalston last year. It's got those perfect feel good saw stabs, a euphoric accompanying piano layer and the heaviest kick drum I've heard since Jon Bonham. Perfect summer vibes on this one. -
CAPP STREET TECH - @@
My favourite from a stunning release by San Francisco based Capp Street Project. Delicate delayed electric piano stabs form the anchor of the tune, with a heavily swung tight groove, making this one the most energetic of the bunch.
OX7GEN, Schlick – Searching
This one's from myself and a long-time collaborator Schlick. Released in 2022, I wrote the initial sketch for Searching back in 2016. My first few experiments writing house music and I think I managed to impress myself at the time.
Quintessential uplifting leads and string sections carrying the mood through till a long extended emotive bridge section with a decent payoff on the second drop.
Baff - Tommy 2000
Baff has managed to stay in my sets since 2022 when I first came across the young and immensely talented Manchester producer/DJ Tommy 2000.
Staying true to the vibe of this playlist, the feel good cascading synth stabs along with the unpredictable drum work, gives this tune a rare classic meets experimental sound.
Because of Art, Antony Szmierek - Circle of Light
Circle of Light played at the right time with the right crowd can create a moment of pure magic.
With or without the vocal, this song is something I've played rarely, but the payoff has always been exceptional.
DOS - What You Want
Another classic euphoric-house-anthem tag worthy tune with all the right elements. Throw this one on and I promise you there will be little you can do to stop yourself from moving.
Elderbrook & Tourist – Howl (Logic1000 remix)
Logic1000 has been one of my favourite producers from the last few years and her remix of Elderbrooks & Tourist's 'Howl' is a delicate & moody tune with simple and effective instrumentation & a strong vocal to boot.
E.T.H., Palmiz – Interstellar
A classic from Italy based E.T.H. & Palmiz, it's a perfect pick-me-up tune anytime you need.
Kassian – All I Know
One of UK based Kassian's earlier releases. Although their current sound is quite different, I'm glad they gave us this little gem before turning towards a more darker psychedelic palette. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MhdH0JLp3I
Jamie XX, DJ Koze – Come We Go
Come We Go is as summer festival soundtrack-y as it's gonna get. This classic by Jame XX & DJ Koze on the latters, Pampa Records, is a playful fresh dance floor banger that sounds like it's being played by a live band.
Plush spacey bells & driving guitars give this tune a flavour of its own.