Fusion of beats

Canadian production duo brings their electronic-pop sound to Indian music stars in a vibrant cross-cultural collaboration, marking an exciting international release

- Saachi Shinde

Banx & Ranx — the Montreal-based producer duo of Zacharie Raymond and Yannick Rastogi — are back with an exciting new release that’s set to make waves internationally.

Known for blending Caribbean rhythms, electronic beats, and pop sensibilities, the duo has teamed up with Indian music superstars Neha Kakkar and Gur Sidhu for a brand-new remix of Moon Calling. This vibrant cross-cultural collaboration brings together high-energy electronic production and the colourful textures of Punjabi and Indian pop, resulting in a track that feels both fresh and globally appealing.

In an exclusive interview, Banx & Ranx open up about how the collaboration came together across continents, navigating remote production, and finding the perfect balance between their signature sound and the distinct flavours of Indian pop. They also reflect on the challenges of remixing a popular hit, the rise of international musical fusions, and their plans to continue connecting audiences worldwide through boundary-pushing, culturally diverse music.

Excerpts from the interview:

What inspired you to remix Moon Calling, and what drew you to collaborate with Neha Kakkar and Gur Sidhu specifically?

When we first heard Moon Calling, we were immediately drawn to it, the melodies, the vibe, everything felt so powerful. We were approached by Believe India and Brown Town Music to do a remix, and we instantly knew we had to make it happen.

Collaborating with Neha and Gur was a no-brainer; they are two of the big names in Indian music right now, and it was an honour to work with them.