As two-man legion from Kolkata, India, Soumajit and Aneesh joined forces in establishing Hybrid Protokol in 2015. Progressive electronica blended with breaks, acid and techno has become their main speciality over the years.

Inspired by 80s & 90s electronic acts, including the likes of Junkie XL, Chemical Brothers or Underworld, as well as modern acts including Nina Kraviz, Paul Rose aka. Scuba or Mastin Stimming, their productions stigmatize aggressive​ ​bass lines, funky breaks, and melodic arpeggiations.

In addition to leveraging field recordings and ambient soundscapes within their primarily analog studio setting, the boys also perform live using an array of synthesizers, drum machines, and samplers. Aneesh’s feel for the manipulation of Soumajit’s distinct sounds has led to a unique mix of skills responsible for the punchy, dynamic sounds HP is known for today.

During live performances, the duo leverages its passion for, and power over music technology to generate a reverb of infectious energy, indulging the crowds to fully immerse into the music.

In 2016, Hybrid Protokol was nominated as “Best Newcomer Electronica Artist in India” by the Radiocity Freedom Awards. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.