RUUH x JOH unplugged: Talk fame, friendship and finding new music | Exclusive

In a generation ruled by houseparty bangers and EDMfuelled nights RUUH and JOH have found their spacemdashand their listeners What began as background scores quietly evolved into complete sonic identities for OTT shows Wersquove vibed to them in Gumshudah from Mismatchedmdasha track that twisted the very idea of the word into something groovy and addictivemdashand swayed to Aadayein Teri in The RoyalsPlaying around with a new sound isnrsquot easymdashmusic is deeply personal But RUUH and JOH didnrsquot just play around they owned it Their style is engulfing hypnotic and fresh enough to make you surrender your skip buttonMidDay sat down with the duo to find out how they found their rhythm built a soundscape from scratch and stayed committed to dropping ONLY BANGERSView this post on InstagramA post shared by Reuel ruuhmusicNot for the charts but for the heartWhile many chase the hit formula RUUH and JOH flip the script ldquoWe write for impactrdquo they assert And impact they do Their ability to tailor sound to narrative means every score becomes an emotional undercurrent in the story ldquoIf the audio feels what you see wersquove created magicAmid the misconception that songwriters chase hits RUUH and JOH stand out for a reasonmdashthey simply want their passion to be shared Their creative process is rooted in instinct and melody and it shows in every tune they produce ldquoWe donrsquot write for hits we write for impactrdquo the duo explainedmdash a statement that perfectly captures their musical spirit When asked what drives their process they added ldquoItrsquos the core principle of our musicmdashto create sounds that feel refreshing and new to give to the worldFrom melody to movement The RUUH amp JOH formulaIn another conversation RUUH and JOH shared that they have a ton of new music lined up Theyrsquove only just scratched the surface of their musical treasure chest and have so much more theyrsquore excited to share One of their standout tracks from The Royals was a fantastic addictive remake of the 90s sensation Tu Tu Hai Wahimdashan absolute banger that instantly grabbed attention With every release their music continues to chart impressively and we couldnrsquot be happier for them But what truly sets them apart is their signature fusionmdasha classical foundation laced with the energy and polish of EDM Thatrsquos the magic that defines RUUH and JOHView this post on InstagramA post shared by Jo johmusicxTradition with techno The dual pulse of RUUH amp JOHWe asked how they preserve the surreal essence of classical music while mixing it with electronic soundsFor RUUH the heart of their music lies in blending the old with the new Deeply inspired by Indian folk and classical music he believes these melodies carry a soulfulness thatrsquos unmatched globally ldquoTherersquos something so distinct and true about itrdquo he says By fusing these roots with contemporary elements like synth and electronic texturesmdashshaped in part by his brother JOHrsquos strong electronic backgroundmdashtheyrsquove created a sound that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly modern Citing Hans Zimmer as a major influence RUUH describes their sonic blend as something that connects generations while staying rooted in cultureJOH revealed that his journey into EDM and electronic synths began back in 2010 when he started experimenting with the genre before eventually creating his own music ldquoYou start to become itrdquo he explained referring to how being immersed in the hypnotic tone of electronic music shaped his sound over time That deep connection is why his music resonates so stronglymdashitrsquos authentic because it comes from withinHe also gave us a peek into his EDM playlist stacked with icons like Armin Van Buuren Deadmau5 Skrillex and moreWhatrsquos next for RUUH and JOH Fresh collabs and new heightsThe music maestros also revealed that theyrsquore gearing up for live performances soon ldquoThe music is meant for stadiumsrdquo they hinted While wersquore all eagerly waiting to see whatrsquos coming next RUUH and JOH admitted they might just be more excited than we are Theyrsquove been working on something for years now and finally theyrsquore ready to share it with the worldAfter collaborating with Jubin Nautiyal Jonita Gandhi Neeti Mohan Sukriti Kakkar and Saveramdashtravelling across the country and curating sonic masterpiecesmdashthe duo is back with a fresh new release featuring Nikita GandhiView this post on InstagramA post shared by Saregama India saregama_officialWith both film and nonfilm projects in the pipeline fans can expect a surprise If Bollywood is on the horizon itrsquos not just a career movemdashitrsquos a cultural moment waiting to happen And RUUH and JOH are dropping all the right hintsatOptionskeyd0ddb8ef8f1a62a8cdd22fac27fc5ea7formatiframeheight90width728params