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In a constantly changing electronic music landscape, trends can influence what people listen to, what clubs play and what sounds become popular. For Take Two, however, authenticity has always been more important than simply following what is currently trending in house music.
The duo understands that trends can create opportunities, but they do not necessarily create a lasting artistic identity. A sound may become popular for a few months, but an artist's connection with their audience needs to survive much longer.
That is why Take Two begins with its own creative instincts. When developing a new track, they focus on what genuinely excites them rather than asking what might be commercially popular.
Their personal taste becomes an important filter. If they would not genuinely want to play a track themselves, they question whether it belongs in their catalogue.
This approach gives their music a sense of honesty. Instead of trying to imitate another artist's success, Take Two can explore ideas that naturally reflect their own experiences and influences.
Authenticity is equally important during live performances. The duo does not want to perform as though they are simply following a predetermined formula. They want to respond naturally to the room, interact with the audience and allow each set to develop according to the moment.
That does not mean ignoring trends completely. Take Two remains aware of how electronic music is evolving and is always interested in discovering new sounds and production techniques. The difference is that they treat trends as inspiration rather than instructions.
This mindset gives them freedom to experiment.
A new sound might influence a production without completely changing their identity. A popular rhythm might appear in a set without becoming the entire foundation of their musical direction.
For Take Two, the strongest artists are those who can evolve without losing themselves.
Their ambitions for international clubs and festivals make this principle even more important. As the audience grows, there will be more pressure to meet expectations. Staying connected to their original creative purpose can help them make decisions based on identity rather than outside pressure.
Ultimately, authenticity is about trust. When audiences believe that artists genuinely stand behind their music, the connection becomes stronger.
Take Two wants listeners to know that the music they hear represents a real creative choice—not simply a response to whatever happens to be popular.
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Take Two believes authenticity is more valuable than following trends in house music. By trusting their own taste, experimenting naturally and using trends only as inspiration, the duo continues developing a sound that can evolve without losing its identity.
Take Two is a collaboration between brothers in arms, Sahildeep Banga and Ekansh Mago. Sahildeep aka Fiasco and Ekansh are both alumni of For the Record Music School and have done their training under the expert guidance of Kount (Lew Hilt). Sahildeep is a doctor with a deep love of music who has been dabbling with music since a very early age, with a recent but profound interest in Techno, Deep House and Tech House music. Ekansh is an entrepreneur with a deep love for progressive and melodic Techno and Tech House. Together they become Take Two and give you double the energy, double the groove and double the power! What started as just a hobby has now become a passion that Take Two shows with their groovy tunes and hard beats. For bookings - taketwomusician@gmail.com Instagram - taketwomusic_
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