dhruvinthegroove + Musician in Toronto, ON

SEEKING

ABOUT

Hello world! 90s kid and guitar player looking to start a band, write original music, record, play gigs and maybe do some covers.

Ideally I would want to start with a drummer plus vocalist and/or bass.

The vibe I'm going for is somewhere between The Racontours, Kasabian, Royal Blood, the Black Keys and A Perfect Circle. I want to make music that's groovy and gets people to jump :)

While I have been writing some music lately, including melodies and lyrics, I would want you to bring your own style and ideas to the mix! Playing with other musicians in the same room can really get the creative juices going.

I have also been experimenting with effects and synth sounds. A keys player would be amazing to have. I love how artists like The Who, Jack White and Kasabian use effects while keeping a strong rhythmic foundation and focus on lyrics and melody.

Here are some riffs I recorded a long long time ago just to give you a sense of my musical ability (which has since improved, hopefully lol). I used VERY basic gear in my bedroom to record. Drums were programmed to fill the sound out. Lately I've been working on getting better at recording too and have much better gear.

https://www.reverbnation.com/templeoftheephemeralmind/song/15109534-mellodrones-demo
https://www.reverbnation.com/templeoftheephemeralmind/song/14667117-rush-demo
https://www.reverbnation.com/templeoftheephemeralmind/song/15108216-shoot-on-sight-demo

Contact me here or on the gram

I am based close to Yonge/Eglington

Screen name:

dhruvinthegroove

Member since:

Jan 08 2026

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Moderately Committed

Years playing music:

15

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Influences

Most recently, I've been really into Jack White, The Racontours, Kasabian, Royal Blood, and the Black Keys. That's the kind of music I want to make (groovy and gets you moving).

That said, we'd want our own sound that will be a mix of all our influences.

Also love Floyd, Tool, APC, PT, Led Zep, QOTSA, Cream, GNR and everything grunge (die hard AiC fan). I've been into everything from Joni Mitchell to Slayer :)

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:

Advanced

Lead Guitar:

Advanced

EQUIPMENT

Ready to record and play live!

Guitars:
EVH Wolfgang
Ibanez semi-hollow (wired it myself with high output pickups)

Effects:
Tonex X amp profiler
Big Muff Fuzz
Klon style overdrive
Digitech Whammy
Boss Delay
MXR Univibe

Recording/Misc:
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
Arturia Mini Lab (midi controller, keys)
Reaper DAW and some VSTs like addictive drums, keys, etc.

MUSIC