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Not many must be aware about Axl Hazarika. Well he’s an Industrial/Avant-Garde/ Experimental musician from Guwahati, Assam and one of the pioneers of the genre in the North-Eastern region. Recently he released his second studio album ELEKTROKORE 1, which is in fact the first Industrial album coming out the region.

Also with Ryan Hazarika he released the first animated short film from the region. Earlier he was also associated with ELEKTROKORE. We catch up with him to talk about himself, Industrial music, his album and many more!

IMR: Hello Axl, how are you doing? From a ‘core’ member of ELEKTROKORE(the band) to releasing the first Industrial album of Assam ELKTROKORE 1 you have travelled a long distance. How would you summarize your musical journey so far?
Axl Hazarika: Greetings, I'm doing good. Well till now I have been releasing my songs in the name of ELEKTROKORE. I actually consider it as a project rather than a band. Over the years many of my close buddies joined me and jammed around with my compositions.
But, not to compromise on the quality of the compositions, I never allowed anyone to intervene in my songwriting/composing process. I like to do it solely.

Overall, the journey has been satisfactory.

SULAFEST 2012, the fifth edition of what has become a must-experience event, is bigger and better than ever! For the first time BlueFrog, India’s leading live music pioneers, come on board as festival partners. This year Sulafest will be a two day event, building on last year’s sell-out event. This “gourmet” live fest, complete with terrific food, wine & tons of other cool stuff, takes place on the 4th and 5th of February 2012 at the picturesque Sula Vineyards in Nashik.

Shillong based Blues/Rock band SOULMATE finally releases their very fresh new single titled STAY AWAY on their Reverbnation page.

First of all “Kudos” to North East India Rock Music for bringing out this compilation. It’s not just another album but an effort in bringing out the best in the region and give them an exposure in the national level. North East is always a home for western music (not just metal). From years it is the venue for many rock concerts hosting from White Lion to Scorpions also producing bands like GREAT SOCIETY, LUCID RECESS, SOULMATE and DARK HORIZON who already made an impression in the hearts of metal fans all over the country creating legends like Lau Majaw. But there are many who have that potential but still in search for some exposure. And this album is exactly going to provide them the same.

Photo Courtesy: Addie Langthasa

Gig: Western Musical Concert 2010(Gig Review)
Time: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Date: 27th June,2010
Venue: Rabindra Bhawan, Guwahati

ROCK STREET JOURNAL is happy to announce two major fests coming soon!