Anish Sood

{{short description|Indian music producer, DJ and songwriter}}

{{Use Indian English|date=April 2018}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2018}}

{{Infobox musical artist

| name = Anish Sood

| image = Anish Sood Live at BIT Ranchi.jpg

| caption = Anish Sood Live at BIT Ranchi

| birth_name = Anish Sood

| alias = Anyasa

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1989|11|22}}

| birth_place = Goa, India

| genre = {{flatlist|

| occupation = {{flatlist|

  • Music producer
  • DJ
  • Songwriter

}}

| years_active = 2008–present

| website = {{URL|anishsood.com}}

| label = Anjunadeep, Class Action

}}

}}

Anish Sood, also known by his alias, Anyasa (born 22 November 1989), is an Indian music producer, songwriter and DJ. He is currently signed to English deep house label Anjunadeep and released his debut Gaya EP as Anyasa in July 2021.{{cite web |url=https://edmidentity.com/2021/08/12/anyasa-unveils-blissful-gaya-ep-on-anjunadeep/ |title=Anyasa Unveils Blissful 'Gaya' EP On Anjunadeep}}

Early life

Anish Sood was born and brought up in Goa, India. He attended high school in Vasco da Gama, Goa. Anish holds a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Goa Engineering College. His father and uncle are guitar players and he started collecting cassettes and CDs at the age of 9.{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/house-has-a-new-caretaker/article22856059.ece|title=House has a new caretaker|last=Vellat|first=Anuradha|date=2018-02-26|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-03-02|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}} Anish's first exposure to electronic music was Armin van Buuren's A State of Trance podcast{{Cite news|url=http://in.askmen.com/first-impression/1116231/article/the-prolific-anish-sood-on-leading-indias-dance-music-scene|title=This Guy Can Make Every Party Goer Dance To His Tunes! Hello Anish Sood|date=2017-03-27|work=Askmen India|access-date=2018-03-02|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180302164633/http://in.askmen.com/first-impression/1116231/article/the-prolific-anish-sood-on-leading-indias-dance-music-scene#|archive-date=2 March 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}} and he started DJing in high school at the age of 15, soon gaining popularity for the college parties he organized and performed at. He quickly moved on to playing local nightclubs in Goa and soon made regular nightclub and festival appearances.{{Cite web|title = Anish Sood Talks Indian Dance|url = http://nh7.in/indiecision/2015/02/23/anish-sood-talks-indian-dance-music-audiences-the-edm-bubble-more/|website = NH7|access-date = 2015-12-01|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151208120902/http://nh7.in/indiecision/2015/02/23/anish-sood-talks-indian-dance-music-audiences-the-edm-bubble-more/#|archive-date = 8 December 2015|url-status = live|df = dmy-all}}

He has been booked to play at major Indian festivals, including Sunburn Festival in Goa,{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/dongroves/2016/11/29/indias-percept-set-to-export-sunburn-and-bollyboom-festivals/#5efec555557b|title=India's Percept Set To Export Sunburn And Bollyboom Festivals|last=Groves|first=Don|work=Forbes|access-date=2018-03-02|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180302225600/https://www.forbes.com/sites/dongroves/2016/11/29/indias-percept-set-to-export-sunburn-and-bollyboom-festivals/#5efec555557b#5efec555557b|archive-date=2 March 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}} NH7 Weekender and Enchanted Valley Carnival.{{Cite news|url=https://www.missmalini.com/2016/12/29/enchanted-valley-carnival-2016-reloaded-and-how/|title=Enchanted Valley Carnival 2016 – Reloaded (And How)!|date=2016-12-29|work=MissMalini|access-date=2018-03-02|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180302165755/https://www.missmalini.com/2016/12/29/enchanted-valley-carnival-2016-reloaded-and-how/#|archive-date=2 March 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}} He has performed alongside artists such as David Guetta, Kygo, Axwell and Ingrosso, Tiësto, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Steve Aoki, Kshmr and Afrojack.{{Cite news|url=https://www.gqindia.com/content/went-kygos-debut-mumbai-concert/|title=What went down at Kygo's debut Mumbai concert|date=2017-11-27|work=GQ India|access-date=2018-03-02|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180302164817/https://www.gqindia.com/content/went-kygos-debut-mumbai-concert/#|archive-date=2 March 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}{{Cite web|title = Sunburn 2014 in Goa to have biggest DJ line-up ever|url = http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-sunburn-2014-in-goa-to-have-biggest-dj-line-up-ever-2028819|website = dna|access-date = 2015-12-01|language = en-US|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151209130706/http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-sunburn-2014-in-goa-to-have-biggest-dj-line-up-ever-2028819#|archive-date = 9 December 2015|url-status = live|df = dmy-all}}{{Cite web|title = Sherp Review: EVC Launch Party with Steve Aoki - Festival Sherpa {{!}} Online Guide to Music Festivals|url = http://www.festivalsherpa.com/evc-launch-party-with-steve-aoki-the-review/|website = Festival Sherpa {{!}} Online Guide to Music Festivals|access-date = 2015-12-01|language = en-US|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151208114242/http://www.festivalsherpa.com/evc-launch-party-with-steve-aoki-the-review/#|archive-date = 8 December 2015|url-status = live|df = dmy-all}}{{Cite news|url=http://everythingexperiential.businessworld.in/article/Percept-promotes-DJ-Kshmr-for-6-city-charity-tour-Karma-/14-10-2017-128614/|title=Percept promotes DJ Kshmr for 6-city charity tour 'Karma'|work=Everything Experiential|access-date=2018-03-02|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180302164536/http://everythingexperiential.businessworld.in/article/Percept-promotes-DJ-Kshmr-for-6-city-charity-tour-Karma-/14-10-2017-128614/#|archive-date=2 March 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}

Career

= 2008–11: Early beginnings =

Anish signed on a residency at a local club where he started booking and performing with talent from around the country.{{Cite news|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/161221-anish-sood-readies-album-launch|title=Anish Sood readies album for launch|publisher=Radio and Music|access-date=19 April 2018|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180302164203/http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/161221-anish-sood-readies-album-launch#|archive-date=2 March 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}} This is where he connected with Mumbai-based promoter Submerge who started booking him at shows around the country.{{Cite news|url=https://goastreets.com/anish-sood-revealed/|title=Anish Sood Revealed|access-date=2018-03-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180302164041/https://goastreets.com/anish-sood-revealed/#|archive-date=2 March 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}} In 2010, Anish entered the Sunburn Anthem remix contest{{Cite news|url=https://www.eventfaqs.com/news/ef-04114/percept-announces-tuborg-sunb-1288328172166|title=Percept announces 'Tuborg Sunburn Goa 2010'|work=EVENTFAQS Media|access-date=2018-03-02|language=en-GB|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180302164241/https://www.eventfaqs.com/news/ef-04114/percept-announces-tuborg-sunb-1288328172166#|archive-date=2 March 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}} along with his childhood friend Rishabh Joshi and their remix for Nadia Ali's Love Story won them a slot at Sunburn Festival.{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/music/music-events/Sun-Burn-Festival-of-Goa-is-back-with-a-bang/articleshow/10680246.cms|title=Sun Burn Festival of Goa is back with a bang - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-03-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180721190214/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/music/music-events/Sun-Burn-Festival-of-Goa-is-back-with-a-bang/articleshow/10680246.cms#|archive-date=21 July 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}} He released his debut international single in 2011 on Trance legend Marcel Woods's imprint Musical Madness.

= 2012–13: Invasion Festival and Hello World Tours =

Anish performed as direct support to David Guetta on his maiden India tour in March 2012 at Invasion Festival.{{Cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/two-much-music/922709/|title=Two Much Music - Indian Express|website=archive.indianexpress.com|language=en-gb|access-date=2018-03-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180303050307/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/two-much-music/922709/#|archive-date=3 March 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}} His performance was widely acclaimed and this helped catapult him to the forefront of the Indian electronic scene.{{citation needed|date=October 2021}} He subsequently supported David Guetta on all his Indian tours.{{Cite news|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/press-releases/anish-sood-open-david-guetta-india-tour-2014-december|title=Anish Sood to open for David Guetta India Tour 2014 this December|access-date=2018-03-02|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180302164344/http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/press-releases/anish-sood-open-david-guetta-india-tour-2014-december#|archive-date=2 March 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/david-guetta-performs-in-mumbai-says-we-deserve-this-party-1336254.html|title=David Guetta Performs In Mumbai, Says We Deserve This Party|work=News18|access-date=2018-03-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180302164708/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/david-guetta-performs-in-mumbai-says-we-deserve-this-party-1336254.html#|archive-date=2 March 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}

In April 2012, Anish released his first EP on Dutch artist Miss Nine's 925 Music label featuring vocals by Indian singer/songwriter Ramona Arena.{{Cite web|url=http://www.sunday-guardian.com/young-restless/ramona-sood-take-on-the-world-with-new-ep|title=Ramona, Sood take on the world with new EP|website=www.sunday-guardian.com|language=en-gb|access-date=2018-03-02}} He followed this up with another EP featuring Ramona titled "Hello World" and later released a single featuring British singer/songwriter Zoe Klinck titled "We Won't Stay".

In August 2013, Anish announced a 6 city tour in to promote his new single "Hello World" with Ramona Arena. They performed in New Delhi, Kolkata, Goa, Pune, Mumbai and Bangalore with Anish DJing and Ramona singing live.{{Cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/vj-ramona-dj-sood-bring-electronic-dance-music-in-new-genre-113080800835_1.html|title=VJ Ramona, DJ Sood bring electronic dance music in new genre|access-date=2015-12-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130821200222/http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/vj-ramona-dj-sood-bring-electronic-dance-music-in-new-genre-113080800835_1.html#|archive-date=21 August 2013|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}

= 2014–16: Sunburn On Air, Superfly, Tomorrowland Unite =

In April 2014, Anish won the prestigious MyFav Best House DJ and DJ Of The Year awards and was once again voted MyFav Best House DJ in 2015.{{Cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/freedom-of-expressiontake-two/15983165|title=Freedom of Expression.Take Two|website=mid-day|access-date=2015-12-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208135213/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/freedom-of-expressiontake-two/15983165#|archive-date=8 December 2015|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}} In May 2014, he also launched a weekly podcast, Sunburn On Air in collaboration with Sunburn Festival.{{Cite web|title = Sunburn Radio's host Anish Sood working on the Radio show and his singles|url = http://www.radioandmusic.com/node/36021|website = Radioandmusic.com|access-date = 2015-12-01|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160304092916/http://www.radioandmusic.com/node/36021#|archive-date = 4 March 2016|url-status = live|df = dmy-all}} The podcast has featured guestmixes by artists such as Afrojack, Hardwell and MAKJ to name a few. The podcast was discontinued in 2016.

In April 2015, Anish collaborated with popular Indian singer Anushka Manchanda and upcoming indie producer Nanok to release "Superfly". The track peaked at #3 on the iTunes India chart.{{Cite web|url=http://rollingstoneindia.com/listen-anish-sood-nanok-and-anushka-manchandas-latest-track-superfly/|title=Listen: Anish Sood, Nanok and Anushka Manchanda's latest track "Superfly" -|website=Rolling Stone India|language=en-US|access-date=2015-12-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208140504/http://rollingstoneindia.com/listen-anish-sood-nanok-and-anushka-manchandas-latest-track-superfly/#|archive-date=8 December 2015|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}

In June 2015, Belgian dance music festival Tomorrowland hosted a live stream event in Mumbai and Mexico. The stream featured Martin Garrix, Armin Van Buuren and Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike. Anish Sood played a live opening set before the stream at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Indoor Stadium in Mumbai.{{Cite web|title = Tomorrowland 2015 Unite in Mexico City and Mumbai; Percept Live to Host Live Streaming|url = http://www.ibtimes.co.in/tomorrowland-2015-unite-experience-magic-festival-india-percept-live-host-live-streaming-639948|website = International Business Times, India Edition|access-date = 2015-12-01|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151113092421/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/tomorrowland-2015-unite-experience-magic-festival-india-percept-live-host-live-streaming-639948#|archive-date = 13 November 2015|url-status = live|df = dmy-all}}

On 13 December 2015, Anish performed alongside Hardwell at a free concert entitled "The World's Biggest Guestlist" in Mumbai. All the proceeds of the festival were donated to the Magic Bus Charity Project, which enables children from poor backgrounds to achieve better education in co-operation with the United We Are Foundation and Guestlist Events.{{Cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/6619974/hardwell-guinness-world-record-india-united-we-are-benefit-show|title=Hardwell to Attempt 'World's Biggest Guest List' Guinness Record at India Charity Concert|work=Billboard|access-date=2018-03-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180513182529/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/6619974/hardwell-guinness-world-record-india-united-we-are-benefit-show#|archive-date=13 May 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/deepika-s-year/16773157|title=Breaking records with dance music|date=2015-12-15|work=mid-day|access-date=2018-03-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180303050255/https://www.mid-day.com/articles/deepika-s-year/16773157#|archive-date=3 March 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}

On 28 August 2016, Anish was the first electronic artist invited to perform at the renowned National Centre for the Performing Arts (India).{{Cite news|url=http://rollingstoneindia.com/ncpa-mumbai-to-host-its-first-edm-show/|title=NCPA Mumbai to Host its First 'EDM' Show -|date=2016-08-19|work=Rolling Stone India|access-date=2018-03-02|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180302164520/http://rollingstoneindia.com/ncpa-mumbai-to-host-its-first-edm-show/#|archive-date=2 March 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}} Anish also performed at the debut Electric Daisy Carnival in New Delhi on 13 November 2016.{{Cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/electric-daisy-carnival-is-set-to-take-indian-electronic-music-scene-by-storm-this-november-2995760.html|title=Electric Daisy Carnival is set to take Indian electronic music scene by storm this November|work=Firstpost|access-date=2018-03-02|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180302225330/http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/electric-daisy-carnival-is-set-to-take-indian-electronic-music-scene-by-storm-this-november-2995760.html#|archive-date=2 March 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}

Towards the end of 2016 he released a remix of Autograf's Metaphysical which has since become one of his most successful releases to-date with over 700,000 plays on Spotify as well as being licensed in the OST for Ubisoft's video game Steep.

= 2017–2020: Class Action, Future Perfect =

Anish started 2017 with the launch of his own label "Class Action" and the single "Don't Stop" featuring vocals from Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Charlie Sputnik.{{Cite news|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/161226-anish-sood-on-his-label-class-action|title=Anish Sood on his label 'Class Action'|access-date=2018-03-02|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180302164127/http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/161226-anish-sood-on-his-label-class-action#|archive-date=2 March 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}{{Cite news|url=https://djmag.jp/en/news/20170125180000|title=DJ Mag Japan Special Interview:Anish Sood|date=2017-01-25|work=DJ Mag Japan|access-date=2018-03-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180302164510/https://djmag.jp/en/news/20170125180000#|archive-date=2 March 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}} The track received widespread media attention and peaked at #6 on the Music Week Club Charts.{{Cite news|url=http://www.clashmusic.com/news/premiere-anish-sood-x-charlie-sputnik-dont-stop|title=Premiere: Anish Sood x Charlie Sputnik - 'Don't Stop'|work=Clash Magazine|access-date=2018-03-02|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180302174314/http://www.clashmusic.com/news/premiere-anish-sood-x-charlie-sputnik-dont-stop#|archive-date=2 March 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}} He followed this up with another single titled "Going Under" this time featuring London based singer/songwriter Andy Wilson-Taylor.{{Cite news|url=http://thebanginbeats.com/2017/03/anish-sood-going-under/|title=Anish Sood feat. Andy Wilson-Taylor - Going Under {{!}} The Bangin Beats|date=2017-03-18|work=The Bangin Beats|access-date=2018-03-02|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180302164340/http://thebanginbeats.com/2017/03/anish-sood-going-under/#|archive-date=2 March 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}

Anish's single "Starry Night" featuring LA-based singer Zach Sorgen and Atlanta-based rapper Kelechi was released on 24 November accompanied by a music video shot on the Amalfi Coast.{{Cite news|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/171204-anish-sood-release-castles-after-starry|title=Anish Sood to release 'Castles' after 'Starry Night'|access-date=2018-03-02|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180303050533/http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/171204-anish-sood-release-castles-after-starry#|archive-date=3 March 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}} "Starry Night" won an award for Best Electronica/Dance Single at the Independent Music Awards in New York, thus making him the first Indian to win this award.{{Cite news|url=https://www.thequint.com/hot-news-text/india-s-anish-sood-wins-at-independent-music-awards|title=India's Anish Sood wins at Independent Music Awards|work=The Quint|access-date=2018-04-23|language=en}}

He also supported Norwegian DJ and producer Kygo on his debut India tour{{Cite news|url=https://telanganatoday.com/sunburn-hyderabad-king-tropical-house|title=Hyderabad experiences Sunburn with king of tropical house|date=2017-11-26|work=Telangana Today|access-date=2018-03-02|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180302164357/https://telanganatoday.com/sunburn-hyderabad-king-tropical-house#|archive-date=2 March 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}} and performed at It's The Ship, Singapore{{Cite news|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Its-The-Ship-Reveals-Final-Phase-Lineup-ft-Andrew-Rayel-Tyson-Beckford-More-20171020|title=It's The Ship Reveals Final Phase Lineup ft. Andrew Rayel, Tyson Beckford & More|author=BWW News Desk|access-date=2018-03-02|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180302164145/https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Its-The-Ship-Reveals-Final-Phase-Lineup-ft-Andrew-Rayel-Tyson-Beckford-More-20171020#|archive-date=2 March 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}} and Womb, Tokyo.{{Cite news |url=https://www.residentadvisor.net/events/1026853 |title=Tokyo Dance Music Event |work=Resident Advisor |access-date=2018-03-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180302164640/https://www.residentadvisor.net/events/1026853# |archive-date=2 March 2018 |url-status=live |df=dmy-all}}

In February 2018, Anish released the single "Castles" featuring vocals by Canadian-Indo singer Jonita Gandhi.{{Cite news|url=http://www.bombaytimes.com/music/india/jonita-gandhi-collaborates-with-dj-anish-sood-for-an-edm-track/articleshow/62729181.cms|title=Jonita Gandhi collaborates with DJ Anish Sood for an EDM track|work=BombayTimes|access-date=2018-03-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180312023526/http://www.bombaytimes.com/music/india/jonita-gandhi-collaborates-with-dj-anish-sood-for-an-edm-track/articleshow/62729181.cms#|archive-date=12 March 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}} The track was accompanied by a music video shot in Cappadocia.{{Cite news|url=https://rollingstoneindia.com/jonita-gandhi-anish-sood-roam-turkey-castles/|title=Jonita Gandhi and Anish Sood Roam Turkey in Search for Love on 'Castles' -|date=2018-02-06|work=Rolling Stone India|access-date=2018-03-02|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180302164401/https://rollingstoneindia.com/jonita-gandhi-anish-sood-roam-turkey-castles/#|archive-date=2 March 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}

Anish released two singles in 2020 with Indian American singer/songwriter Lisa Mishra titled 'Running Back To You' {{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spotlight/anish-soods-new-track-is-sure-to-get-you-grooving/articleshow/74476181.cms |title=Anish Sood's new track is sure to get you grooving |author=Flexcia D'Souza |date=4 March 2020}} and French songwriter Charlie Sputnik titled 'Say My Name'.

On 18 July 2020, Anish Sood, Ritviz and Nucleya conducted an online virtual concert named retroFuture.{{Cite web|title=retroFuture ft. Nucleya, Ritviz & Anish Sood|url=https://insider.in/retrofuture-ft-nucleya-ritviz-anish-sood--jul18-2020/event|access-date=2020-10-22|website=insider.in|language=en}}

= 2021-Present: Anyasa, Anjunadeep =

In July 2021, Anish rebranded his artist project to Anyasa which translates to "spontaneous and effortless" in Sanskrit.{{cite news |url=https://rollingstoneindia.com/anish-sood-transitions-into-anyasa-releases-new-single-rasiya/ |title=Anish Sood Transitions into Anyasa, Releases New Single ‘Rasiya’ |author=David Britto |date=3 August 2021}} He signed with English deep house label Anjunadeep and is the first Indian artist signed to the label.{{cite news |url=https://mixmag.net/feature/anyasa-anjunadeep-anjunabeats-goa-india-traditional-interview |title=ANYASA IS BRINGING INDIAN TRADITIONAL MUSIC AND ELECTRONIC SOUNDS TO THE WORLD |author=NICK DECOSEMO |date=20 August 2021}} DJ Mag included him in its "12 emerging artists to watch" list in October 2021.{{cite web |url=https://djmag.com/longreads/12-emerging-artists-you-need-hear-october-0 |title=12 emerging artists you need to hear this October |date=5 October 2021}}

Awards and nominations

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!Year

!Awards

!Category

!Recipient

!Outcome

!Ref(s)

2014

|MyFav Awards

|DJ Of The Year

|Anish Sood|Anish Sood

|{{Won}}

|{{Cite news|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/freedom-of-expressiontake-two/15983165|title=Freedom of Expression.Take Two|date=2015-02-12|work=mid-day|access-date=2018-03-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180302164159/https://www.mid-day.com/articles/freedom-of-expressiontake-two/15983165#|archive-date=2 March 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}

2016

|Global Indian Music Awards

|Best Electronica Single

|Anish Sood, Nanok - Superfly feat. Anushka Manchanda

|{{Nominated}}

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2018

|Independent Music Awards

|Dance/Electronica Song

|Anish Sood - Starry Night feat. Zach Sorgen & Kelechi

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Anish has also been featured on GQ India's 50 best dressed Indian men list in 2014, 2015 and 2016.{{Cite web|title = GQ Best Dressed 2014|url = http://www.gqindia.com/look-good/style-fashion/gq-best-dressed-2014/|website = GQ India|access-date = 2015-12-01|language = en-US|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151208092942/http://www.gqindia.com/look-good/style-fashion/gq-best-dressed-2014/#|archive-date = 8 December 2015|url-status = live|df = dmy-all}}{{Cite web|title = 2015 Best Dressed: Red Carpet|url = http://www.gqindia.com/best-dressed/gq-best-dressed-2015-party-gq-india|website = GQ India|access-date = 2015-12-01|language = en-US|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151210210447/http://www.gqindia.com/best-dressed/gq-best-dressed-2015-party-gq-india/|archive-date = 10 December 2015|url-status = dead|df = dmy-all}}

Other ventures

Anish has endorsed American denim brand Levi Strauss & Co. in India since 2015.{{Cite news|url=https://scroll.in/magazine/865555/no-longer-just-moneybags-corporate-brands-are-now-shaping-indias-independent-music|title=No longer just moneybags, corporate brands are now shaping India's independent music|last=Gurbaxani|first=Amit|work=Scroll.in|access-date=2018-03-02|language=en-US}} He has carried out a wide range of promotional activities for them including visiting and reviewing Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.{{Cite news|url=http://rollingstoneindia.com/coachella-calling/|title=Coachella Calling|date=2016-04-27|work=Rolling Stone India|access-date=2018-03-02|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180302164226/http://rollingstoneindia.com/coachella-calling/#|archive-date=2 March 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}

Sood is also very active in the international dance music conference circuit and he was the curator for Amsterdam Dance Event's Global Sessions in Mumbai.{{Cite web|url=https://www.redbull.com/in-en/ade-global-sessions-mumbai-insight-anish-sood|title=ADE Global Sessions, Mumbai, INSIGHT: Anish Sood|website=www.redbull.com|language=en|access-date=2018-03-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180302164017/https://www.redbull.com/in-en/ade-global-sessions-mumbai-insight-anish-sood#|archive-date=2 March 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}} He has also been invited to speak at International Music Summit{{Cite news|url=http://mixmag.asia/read/ims-asia-pacific-reveals-second-round-of-speakers-and-topics-local|title=IMS Asia-Pacific reveals second round of speakers and topics|work=Mixmag Asia|access-date=2018-03-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180302225327/http://mixmag.asia/read/ims-asia-pacific-reveals-second-round-of-speakers-and-topics-local#|archive-date=2 March 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}} and Tokyo Dance Music Event.{{Cite news|url=https://in.news.yahoo.com/anish-sood-speak-tokyo-dance-music-event-132009712.html|title=Anish Sood to speak at Tokyo Dance Music event|date=1 November 2017|author=Indo Asian News Service|publisher=Yahoo|access-date=19 April 2018|language=en-IN|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180302164906/https://in.news.yahoo.com/anish-sood-speak-tokyo-dance-music-event-132009712.html#|archive-date=2 March 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}

In August 2017 he was invited to speak at TEDxGECSalon (the TEDx Salon event of his alma mater, Goa Engineering College).{{Cite news|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/170721-anish-sood-set-make-his-tedx-debut|title=Anish Sood set to make his TEDx debut|date=Jul 21, 2017|work=RadioandMusic.com|access-date=2018-12-03|language=en}}{{Citation|last=TEDx Talks|title="From A Classroom To The Dance-floor" {{!}} Anish Sood {{!}} TEDxGECSalon|date=2018-02-07|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1zRNMC50GM|access-date=2018-03-02}}

Discography

=EPs=

  • Anish Sood, Ramona Arena – Wanna Be Your Only Love [925 Music] (2012)
  • Anish Sood, Ramona Arena – Hello World [925 Music] (2013)
  • Anyasa – Gaya EP [Anjunadeep] (2021)
  • Anyasa – Athena EP [Anjunadeep] (2022)
  • Anyasa – Apollo EP [Anjunadeep] (2023)

=Singles=

  • Anish Sood & Beta 5 – Catapult [Musical Madness] (2011)
  • Anish Sood – What She Wants (2013)
  • Anish Sood – We Won't Stay feat. Zoë Klinck (2014)
  • Anish Sood, Nanok – Superfly feat. Anushka Manchanda (2015)
  • Anish Sood, Charlie Sputnik – Don't Stop [Class Action] (2017)
  • Anish Sood – Going Under feat. Andy Wilson-Taylor [Class Action] (2017)
  • Anish Sood – Starry Night feat. Zach Sorgen & Kelechi [Class Action] (2017)
  • Anish Sood – Castles feat. Jonita Gandhi [Class Action] (2018)
  • Anish Sood – Mountain Of A Man feat. TRISHES & TMPO [Class Action] (2018)
  • Anish Sood – Running Back To You feat. Lisa Mishra [Class Action] (2020)
  • Anish Sood – Say My Name feat. Charlie Sputnik [Class Action] (2020)
  • Anyasa - Closure feat. Coulson [Anjunadeep] (2024)

=Remixes=

  • Nadia Ali – Love Story (Anish Sood & Rishabh Joshi Remix) [Times Music] (2010)
  • Teenu Arora feat. Megha – Dreams (Anish Sood Remix) [Pearlicka Records] (2012)
  • Mazzr feat. Kadri Gopalnath – Tillana (Anish Sood Remix) [System Recordings] (2013)
  • Jimmy Kennedy, Aneesh Gera feat. Pryce Oliver – Once in a Lifetime (Anish Sood Remix) [Weekend Millionaires] (2014)
  • Sandunes feat. Nicholson – Slybounce (Anish Sood Remix) [High Chai Recordings] (2014)
  • Oozeundat - The Feud (Anish Sood Remix) [Qilla Records] (2015)
  • Autograf feat. Janelle Kroll - Metaphysical (Anish Sood Remix) [Counter Records] (2016)
  • Autograf feat. Victoria Zaro - Simple (Anish Sood Remix) [Spinnin Records] (2017)
  • Stalvart – Wobble Disko (Anish Sood Remix) [Class Action] (2020)
  • Sixth Ocean – Swerve (Anish Sood Remix) [Class Action] (2020)
  • Ritviz - Thandi Hawa (Anish Sood Remix) (2020)
  • Mali – Age Of Limbo (Anish Sood Remix) [Class Action] (2020)
  • Marsh & Wassu feat. Mariel Beausejour - Forgiveness (Anyasa Remix) [Anjunadeep] (2023)
  • Eelke Kleijn - Time Machine (Anyasa Remix) [Days Like Nights] (2024)

References

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