On this episode of Head Empty Radio, we featured very special guest
@shab.dee , an organizer, activist, and DJ based in Washington D.C., known for blending his passion for music with a deep commitment to community and movement-building. You can listen to an hour long mix that covers his sonic inspiration across the South Asian underground and beyond, followed by an interview discussing his work in organizing community-focused events with
@peopleshouse.dc . Link in bio for the full episode!
Inspired by the likes of Aphex Twin, Mark Farina, Roni Size, 90s Goa trance, and South Asian underground legends like Talvin Singh, Nitin Sawhney, State of Bengal, and Karsh Kale, Shab.D has been an avid collector and deep listener of global sounds for most of his life. In 2023, a one-day DJ course introduced him to a community of like-minded artists eager to share music and energy on the dancefloor. Since then, he’s been on a mission to merge organizing, activism, community, and South Asian sound through his events. His primary effort is The People’s House, a project with two formats: free-entry house, UKG, and bass parties at Vagabond featuring top local DJs headlining—including resident DJ Koh (618, HDF)—and ticketed events at 618 DC that raise funds for mission-driven organizations and community programming. People’s House has hosted the likes of Introspekt, Baalti, Nabiha Iqbal, and Armana Khan. In August 29th 2025, they host the trailblazing Yung Singh.
