Govinda, Sub Antix

Govinda is the alter-ego of Austin based producer/composer Shane Madden. He began studying violin and composition at the age of eight and went on to study classical violin at the University of Texas where he fell in love with electronic music production. It was in Madden’s pursuit of his gypsy roots that he opened his ears to music from around the world. From experiences learning violin with mysterious masters on his journeys across the globe and his passion for modern design and technology, the current sound of Govinda was born.

Govinda has played with Thievery Corporation, Tipper, Bassnectar, Shpongle, Cheb I Sabbah, STS9 and many more and been featured on over 25 compilations such as Buddha Bar II, Asian Travels II, and Nirvana Lounge selling a combined 400,000 copies. Govinda has played at numerous festivals throughout North America including Coachella, Lightning in a Bottle, Sea of Dreams, SXSW and more. Govinda's music has been on TV including stations like WB, MTV and Bravo as well as many independent films.

The Govinda live show immerses the audience with a textured atmosphere of exotic, dubby vibrations interwoven with cosmic visual projections, world class dancers and mesmerizing vocals- all to the magic of his live electronics and violin.

Govinda has played with Thievery Corporation, Tipper, Bassnectar, Shpongle, Cheb I Sabbah, STS9 and many more and been featured on over 25 compilations such as Buddha Bar II, Asian Travels II, and Nirvana Lounge selling a combined 400,000 copies. Govinda has played at numerous festivals throughout North America including Coachella, Lightning in a Bottle, Sea of Dreams, SXSW and more. Govinda's music has been on TV including stations like WB, MTV and Bravo as well as many independent films.

The Govinda live show immerses the audience with a textured atmosphere of exotic, dubby vibrations interwoven with cosmic visual projections, world class dancers and mesmerizing vocals- all to the magic of his live electronics and violin.


Since as far as he can remember, Keith Stewart (aka Sub Antix) has been extremely musically inclined. Bringing influences from his past endeavours including piano composition and playing in a metal band, he finds a way to incorporate it all into the unique forms of electronic music he creates today. These productions have led him to releases with Firepower, Never Say Die and Disciple Recordings, as well as spots on the Most Wanted and Digital Assassins Tours with label boss Datsik. Paired with plays on BBC Radio1 and radio stations across America, it's clear Sub Antix has made a mark in bass music. With a focus on staying fresh and experimenting between genres, the future looks bright for this young Canadian producer.