Dinoj Mahendranathan
Sound Artist | Music Producer | Cultural Researcher
Dinoj M
As a multidisciplinary sound artist and music producer, I blend traditional South Asian sounds, field recordings, and upcycled instruments into electronic music to drive climate activism. Download my CV below to explore my international residencies and journey with DreamSpace Records.
Critical Acclaim & Media
"Curatorially the strongest venue—Dinoj presented his research on Koothu."
— e-flux Criticism (Colomboscope 2026)
"Among all ten artists, the personal favorite of this writer is the exhibit by Dinoj Mahendranathan titled ‘Bird Call’."
— Daily Mirror
"Dinoj Mahendranathan’s strange musical instruments... [a] soft-spoken musician."
— Sunday Times
Circle of Rhythms
Circle of Rhythms & Rains Installation bridges the gap between ancestral Tamil percussion and modern climate data, blending local 'Koothu' traditions with rhythmic rainfall patterns. By integrating custom-engineered, traditional drums with robotics, this kinetic installation transforms environmental shifts into an immersive soundscape.
Rhythms of a Living Planet
Rhythms of a Living Planet is a climate-positive project that transforms environmental data and field recordings into a multisensory archive. Featuring a 3 track EP and accompanying music video, the work integrates an interactive Bird Call app with custom-built instruments crafted from upcycled plastic waste. These playable, sustainable devices turn discarded materials into a powerful, resonant voice for nature, bridging the gap between ecological activism and experimental sound.
DreamSpace Records
DreamSpace Records is a record label Dinoj founded with the vision of creating a nurturing and empowering platform for aspiring musicians. What started as a passion project has grown into a space where emerging artists receive guidance, production support, and performance opportunities.
Upcycled Beats & Original Songs
Explore Dinoj's viral musical series that has reached over 500,000 views. This innovative project transforms upcycled instruments and field recordings into powerful music that tackles climate change and social issues. Witness the fusion of environmental activism and sound that has gained international acclaim.
ARTRA Magazine
| In Conversation with Dinoj M
In this exclusive feature, I discuss the intersection of ecology and sound with Artra Magazine. From archiving endangered bird calls to 3D-printing musical instruments out of upcycled beach plastic, the interview provides a look at how DreamSpace Records is building a community of artists who use sound as a tool for storytelling and environmental advocacy.
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