Aroop Roy
Aroop's sets are full of personality, style and infectious groove, earning him a growing reputation as a uniquely gifted DJ. In the last few years, he has been enjoying huge momentum, causing wild scenes at places like Fabric, Koko and Hi Ibiza and lighting up festivals including Defected Croatia, Lost Village, Worldwide and We Out Here. He is a resident for Defected Broadcasting House and has recorded guest mixes for the likes of BBC, NTS, Rinse and Jazz FM.
Showcasing his skills as digger and tastemaker, Aroop's label Vive La Musique reissues and reworks rare eclectic sounds from around the world, from Caribbean Zouk and Congolese Rumba to French jazz-fusion and South African soul. The catalogue has been celebrated by tastemakers across the scene with the recent offering "In the Fast Lane" receiving rave reviews for uncovering the historical connections between French virtuoso Jean-Luc Ponty and the Detroit techno movement.
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“One of the most inspiring figures in club culture right now” Clash Magazine
"Brilliant producer and incredible DJ. Aroop is someone who never fails!" Gilles Peterson (BBC)
"Aroop is a ridiculously skilled selector, musically able to move in any direction with ease." Mr Scruff
"One of my favourite DJs on the planet" Melvo Baptiste (Defected/Glitterbox)
"An awesome selector and producer" Joe Goddard (Hot Chip)
"Aroop Roy always delivers excellent music" Atjazz
"Thank you for your music - I really love what you do" Kerri Chandler
"Superb DJ. When he played for us in Berlin, people really freaked out!!" Toytonics
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Records out on Freerange Records, Lazy Days Recordings, Yoruba Records, THE GYM, Doppelschall, Delusions Of Grandeur, Freestyle Records, The House of Disco Records, In-Beat-Ween Music and Rocksteady Disco. — their own list on Resident Advisor
The night
- Sat 15 Aug 2026Else x Toy TonicsElse · Else Events, Toy Tonics
Who they play with
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- Sat 15 Aug 2026Barbara Boeing · Emilia Callari · Laurence Guy · Max NRG Supply · Natalie Robinson · Stump Valley
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