Hailing from Washington in North East England and based in Cambridge, Anish Kumar produces a distinct blend of house, breakbeat, and disco that heavily incorporates classic Bollywood samples and Northern Soul influences. He first gained widespread recognition with his 2021 breakout single "Blackpool Boulevard" alongside Barry Can't Swim on the Ninja Tune imprint Technicolour, followed by his acclaimed 2022 "Bollywood Super Hits" EP and the 2023 project "A Mixtape by Anish Kumar" via AWAL. Earning early support from BBC Radio 1 and selectors like Four Tet and Bonobo, Kumar has translated his studio success to the stage with performances at Glastonbury, Primavera Sound, The Warehouse Project, and Printworks. His recent activity in 2026 includes the release of his "AK Cuts: Vol. 3" EP, a North American tour supporting Barry Can't Swim, and headline dates at venues like Good Room in New York City. Balancing his electronic music career with veterinary medicine studies, Kumar stands out in the contemporary dance scene by seamlessly weaving his South Asian heritage into textured, sample driven club tracks.
