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In New York’s underground music scene, it’s not about how loud you are—it’s about how deeply you can make someone feel. And few rising artists understand that better than Ann Aarat.
At just 24, the Delhi-born, Brooklyn-based producer, DJ, and sound designer is redefining what electronic music can be. Formerly known under the alias Taceō, Ann’s artistic evolution has been anything but linear, and that’s exactly the point. Her work challenges, excites, and disorients—in the best way possible.
Carving a Sonic Identity From Coffee Spoons and Chaos
Ann Aarat doesn’t wait for inspiration to strike. She digs for it in the cracks of everyday life —the hiss of a kettle, a voice note sent at 3 a.m., the creak of an old apartment floorboard. “The urge to create something completely different out of a simple sound, like stirring milk or a creaking door, is what drives me,” she says. This approach informs her immersive production style, where textured field recordings meet ambient bass and glitchy, emotional grooves. Her debut single Red and its follow-up stay awake introduced listeners to her sonic signature: emotionally raw, unapologetically weird, and deeply personal.
From India to New York: A Journey of Frequencies
After launching her career as Taceō in 2023, Ann took her artistry to new heights in New York, where she earned a Master’s in Songwriting and Production from Berklee College of Music. Now rooted in Brooklyn, she’s found a rhythm that suits her multifaceted identity. Whether DJing at local gigs or curating immersive sound experiences, she leans into unpredictability. “I’ve realized the best sets are the ones where I’m having fun on stage. When I’m vibing, people feel it,” she shares.
That energy was on full display at The Junkyard, a DIY show hosted in her own apartment, co-produced with fellow artist Ellie Holliday. With hypnotic visuals, powerful basslines, and a tightly packed crowd that knew they were witnessing something special, it was a defining moment for Ann’s live presence. And the best part? This was just the beginning. “Ellie and I have more shows in the works,” Ann teases. “And this time, we’re taking it up a notch.”
Visuals Are Language, Too
For Ann, audio and visuals are intertwined. She’s hands-on with every creative decision— album artwork, stage lighting, social media layout, even typography. “I trust my visual storytelling,” she says. There’s an intentional rawness in how she presents herself. It’s not about clean lines or industry gloss—it’s about showing the process, the emotion, the real. Her aesthetic choices deepen the listener's immersion, creating a world where sound and image are equally vital.
Scoring the Future: Where Sound Design Meets Emotion
Ann’s long-term ambitions stretch far beyond club nights and singles. She’s looking toward film scoring, abstract audio installations, and emotionally charged soundscapes. “Even silence can be powerful,” she notes, suggesting that her next sonic chapters might challenge listeners in entirely new ways. Influenced by genre-pushers like Björk, FKA Twigs, and Mura Masa, Ann is keen on reshaping sound into something cinematic, something felt in the bones more than understood in the brain.
Conclusion
Ann Aarat isn’t interested in fitting in—she’s interested in feeling more. Through unconventional methods, honest production, and an expanding vision for live events, she’s proving that authenticity and experimentation can coexist in harmony. Her message to fellow creators is simple, but it hits hard: “Keep doing what brings you peace and joy.” With each layer of bass, glitch, and field-recorded ambiance, Ann isn’t just making music—she’s building a universe, one sound at a time.
