iNTERVIEW: Spinning Dreams into Reality

By R Prashanth Vidyasagar

At just 26, Nicolas Nahuel Groglopo, better known by his stage name Its Diorange, is making waves in the global music scene. Hailing from Gothenburg, Sweden (half Swedish half Argentinian), he dropped off from studying acting to pursue music. Despite facing early challenges, including three open-heart surgeries as a child, Nicolas remained determined to push past his limitations. “I didn’t want to be treated differently,” he explains. “I was stubborn and kept going.”

In an exclusive interview, Nicolas talks about his rise to fame, his experience remixing Indian music, and his focus on original work. With a newly signed distribution label and collaborations with famed artists, Nicolas is ready to carve out his own space in the music industry.

Excerpts from the interview:

There’s a bit of mystery around you. I first noticed your amazing remix of Kalakkatha (Malayalam movie track) on Instagram, but I couldn’t find much about you beyond that you’re Swedish. Can you tell us more about yourself?

Yeah, I’m from Sweden and currently live in Stockholm, though I grew up in Gothenburg on the West Coast. I moved to Stockholm about four years ago to study acting, but after a year, I decided to drop out. Music started to take over, and I felt I had to choose between continuing my studies or going all in with music. I chose music, and I’ve been doing it full-time for the past year.

What made you decide to remix Indian songs? There are so many people who react to Indian culture/food/movies online, but what drew you specifically to Indian music?
It started with my remix of the song Ali Ali (Nooran Sisters). When I posted it, it went viral on reels, and I noticed many of the views were coming from India. People started suggesting other Indian songs for me to remix, so I tried another one, and it also went viral. I realized there might be something here, so I started exploring more Indian music. While I’m riding the wave now, Indian remixes aren’t my main focus it’s just been fun seeing people enjoy them.

You’ve built a solid following on Instagram, Spotify, and TikTok, but like most artists, there’s always a backstory to success. Could you share yours?

Yeah, for sure. Before my music took off, I was working as a bartender, in a clothing store, and even as a dishwasher. I had a routine where I’d spend part of the day in the studio making TikToks and reels, then work a shift, and return to the studio until midnight to catch the last train home. I did that every day for about two and a half years. It wasn’t easy, and there were a lot of posts that didn’t perform well. Going viral didn’t happen overnight it took a lot of consistent work.

That’s really inspiring. What were some challenges you faced when you started producing music and DJing?
The biggest challenge was figuring out what kind of music I wanted to make. I started with house music but experimented with different genres like pop and trap. It took a while for me to settle on house music as my main genre. There were a lot of ups and downs, and moments of self-doubt, but I always reminded myself why I love doing this it’s because it’s fun.

What’s the story behind your stage name, Its Diorange?

The name comes from my hair! I have red-orange hair, and one day in the studio, my friend and I were brainstorming names. We thought of Orange but felt it was too simple. Then we came up with Its Diorange and liked the way it sounded. It was spontaneous, but it stuck, and now I can’t imagine changing it.

That’s amazing! How does your family feel about all of this, seeing you transition from working in a clothing store to playing in India?
They’re super happy for me. They’ve always known I’m driven, so they’re not too surprised, but they still think it’s crazy that I’m touring. My mom, especially, is really proud.

Is there anything exciting coming up for you?

Yeah, I recently signed with a distribution label, so I’ll be releasing a lot more music soon. I’ve also got collaborations lined up with some fabulous Indian artists, whose names I can’t yet reveal. My next release is on the 25th of October!

How has your experience in India been so far?

India has been amazing! The nightlife here is so energetic, way different from what I’m used to in Sweden. People really come out to party, and the energy is next level. The hospitality has also been great everyone’s been so helpful and friendly. Oh, and the food! I tried Vada Pav for the first time recently, and I loved it.