Before the Beat

Some artists make noise. FlyOnTheWall holds space. In a scene that’s growing faster than it can define itself, Navid Anjum Khan (aka FlyOnTheWall) is doing what most DJs avoid: slowing down, listening inward, and building sound from feeling rather than formula.

His journey didn’t begin behind a booth, but with a guitar in 2009. “It started with curiosity,” he says. “I picked up the instrument and didn’t stop.” By 2011, he was playing live shows. In 2018, he joined an indie band. By 2024, he was experimenting with a controller, falling in love with the design of the dancefloor, not just what it sounds like, but how it moves.

“I wanted to create moments,” he says. “Not just play tracks.”

 

The Set is the Story

Try to label his sound, and he’ll resist. “It’s a little difficult to explain,” he admits. But the thread is clear: deep, percussive grooves, emotionally layered textures, and a sense of narrative. A build, a break, a release.

Whether under Digg Deep or as FlyOnTheWall, he gravitates toward music that builds atmosphere, a sense of being suspended in something that’s shifting. His sets blur house, garage, IDM, bass, breaks. But genre isn't the point, emotion is.

“I want people to feel like they’re in a bubble for a while,” he says. “Fully present, caught up in the mood, the movement. That’s where the connection happens.”

Chaos, Then Clarity

His first time on the decks? “Chaos,” he laughs. “I wanted to mix everything with everything. It was like seeing color for the first time.”

Since then, he’s become more selective. More intentional. His pre-set ritual is rooted in stillness, not hype. “I pretend like I’m not playing. I stay quiet. I don’t talk about it. I just focus.”

It’s a mindset that allows him to adapt. To respond. And when the moment’s right, to take control.

 

Mixmag Debut: Opening Doors

One of those moments came during his debut with Mixmag — a career pivot he didn’t see coming. “Munasib saw me play at a private event and asked if I’d like to open,” he says. “It was my first big-budget event, I was nervous, but excited.”

It was also his first time opening with his style of sound. “That changed things for me,” he says. “It opened new doors in how I approach my sets.”

The best part? “Once you’re done opening, you get to enjoy the rest of the night, no stress,” he laughs. “And I was surrounded by people I trusted. It just felt right.”

 

The Night That Shifted Everything

Not every set is remembered. But some feel bigger than music.

“Dance in the Park,” he says without hesitation. “The energy that night,  everything just clicked. It felt like something more than a set. It was a full experience.”

That sense of flow, of being in sync with the crowd, the sound, the setting, is what he plays for. It’s what he builds toward.

The Sound of Practicality

Ask FlyOnTheWall about his aesthetic, sonically or stylistically, and you’ll get a similar answer: function first.

“I’m inspired by things born out of genuine intent,” he says. “My sound is percussive and emotive. My style is easy going, functional, with space for details that say something.”

He’s not into loud looks or forced mixes. He’s into subtle shifts, a dubby reverb that changes a groove, or a textured shirt that feels just right. “Whether it’s sound or clothing, I like things that flow, that blend. No forcing it.”

A Scene on the Brink

Navid sees Bangladesh’s electronic scene as something still forming, but full of possibility. “There’s a growing community of artists and collectives blending genres, mixing local and global influences,” he says. “It’s giving the scene its own identity.”

He points to the accessibility of electronic music as a strength. “More people are trying things, sharing sounds, and finding community.”

With more collaboration, curiosity, and crowd support, he believes it’s only going to grow, and evolve.

 

The Role of Arka

That’s where Arka Collective enters the frame.

“For me, Arka gives newer artists visibility,” he says. “They’re doing events that introduce a wider audience to what’s happening in the scene.”

He describes Arka not as just a brand, but as a platform that opens doors. “They’re connecting people who might not have found each other otherwise.”

And for those unfamiliar? “Arka’s got seriously fresh designs,” he adds. “You’ll always leave inspired.”

Community, Creative Identity, and What’s Next

For FlyOnTheWall, community isn’t just a word, it’s the engine.

“It’s about people who make space for each other,” he says. “Whether it’s a pop-up show, a Discord server, or a jam at someone’s house, that’s what keeps the scene alive.”

Building a creative identity hasn’t been easy. “There were moments where I tried to sound like others. To fit in. But I learned to trust myself. To let curiosity lead.”

Right now, he’s not worried about what’s next. “I’m just trying to enjoy playing music. To make things that excite me. Whatever happens, happens.”

And that’s the thing about Navid,  he’s not here to rush. He’s here to hold a mood. Make the moment matter. And when you’re in the room with him, you know it’s happening.