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Stuart DaCosta (STUDIRT) — Sound Production Designer, Composer & Bassist | Mumbai

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Sound Production Designer · Composer · Bassist · Mumbai
₹240Cr+Box Office
100M+Streams
200+Live Shows
5+Major Brands
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Stuart DaCosta · Mumbai

About Stuart DaCosta

Stuart DaCosta, known professionally as STUDIRT, is a Mumbai-based Sound Production Designer, composer, and bassist. He is the bassist and co-producer of The Yellow Diary, an Indian indie band signed to Sony Music India with over 100 million combined streams.

DaCosta contributed bass and production work to Gully Boy (2019), directed by Zoya Akhtar, which grossed over ₹240 crore at the Indian box office. His commercial work includes sonic branding and music production for Cadbury Dairy Milk (Mondelez), Tata Motors, Swiggy Instamart, and PhonePe.

He provides live music direction for artists including Dino James, Tarina, and Outstation, and has performed over 200 live shows nationally, including NH7 Weekender and Bacardi Sessions.

DaCosta is available for film scoring, advertising music production, sonic branding, and live music direction across India. Open to collaborations with emerging artists and producers — reach out via the inquiry form.

Career Timeline
2018
The Yellow Diary / Sony Music
2019
Gully Boy Contribution
2021
Ruk Jaana Dil (25M+ streams)
2022
Tata Motors, Cadbury, PhonePe
2023
Swiggy Instamart (50M+)
2024
200th Live Show
2026
100M+ Stream Milestone (Current)
"An audio assassin and a mercenary for music."
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The Archive

Work.

Filterable catalog of commercial and compositional work across film, advertising, OTT, and independent releases.

Featured
01
Film Score · 2019
Gully Boy
Excel Entertainment / Zoya Akhtar · Bassist & Contributor
₹240Cr+Box Office
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Award-WinningFeature Film
02
Songs in Films · 2019
MC Sher Theme
Excel Entertainment · Bass & Production
85M+Streams
View Details →
ViralSoundtrack
03
Film Score · 2019
India’s Most Wanted
Fox Star Studios · Music Production
NationalRelease
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ThrillerFeature Film
Featured
04
Songs in Films · 2025
O Romeo
Film Production · Music Production
Nominated:Best Sound
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SoundtrackFeature Film
05
Advertising · 2022
Cadbury Dairy Milk
Mondelez / Ogilvy · Music Production
Pan-IndiaCampaign
View Details →
FMCGTVC
06
Advertising · 2023
Tata Motors
Tata Group · Composer & Producer
NationalCampaign
View Details →
AutomotiveBrand Film
07
Advertising · 2023
Swiggy Instamart
Swiggy / Dentsu · Sonic Branding
50M+Impressions
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DigitalQuick Commerce
08
Advertising · 2022
PhonePe
PhonePe · Sound Design
App-wideIntegration
View Details →
FintechProduct Sound
09
Advertising · 2022
Myntra Campaign
Myntra · Music Production
DigitalCampaign
View Details →
FashionE-commerce
10
Music Production · 2023
CPK Production
CPK · Producer
CommercialRelease
View Details →
Production
11
Film Score · 2021
Apoorva
Independent · Original Score
FestivalSelection
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IndieShort Film
12
Music Production · 2023
Anna the Builder
Artist Collaboration · Music Producer
OTTPlacement
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ArtistOTT
13
Musical Composition · 2021
Ruk Jaana Dil
Sony Music India · Bass & Co-Production
25M+Streams
View Details →
SingleViral
Showing 13 of 13 works
02 · Independent Music

The Bands.

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Music Direction

Live Architecture.

Helping artists and bands get their live show operational — from sound design to stage production.

Dino James
Touring Artist
Full live show production and music direction for national touring.
Live Music Director
Tarina
Live Production
Live sound architecture and show direction.
Live Music Director
Outstation
Group
Live music direction and production for the group.
Music Director
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The Studio

Gear.

Bass guitars, production setup, patches and presets.

Instrument
Primary Bass Guitar
Details to be provided by Stuart
Instrument
Secondary Bass Guitar
Live touring setup
Digital
Bass Patches & Presets
Available for purchase (payment gateway Phase 2)
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Studio
Production Setup
DAW, plugins, signal chain
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Artworks

Experimental.

Collaborations and experimental sound design across art and exhibition.

01
Sound Design & Composition · 2022
Artworks — Nalini Malani
Nalini Malani · Composer
GalleryExhibition
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ExperimentalArt
05 · Electronic Press Kit

EPK.

Two press kits for two audiences. Select the one relevant to your needs.
Credentials
Gully Boy — ₹240Cr+ Box Office
Sony Music India — Label Artist
Cadbury, Tata Motors, Swiggy, PhonePe
100M+ Combined Streams
200+ Live Shows Nationally
Services
Film Score & Composition₹1–2L+ per project
60-sec Ad Campaign (Buyout)₹5L
Audio Logo / Sonic Identity₹10–20L
OTT Score & SoundtrackCustom quote
Independent Artist Production₹1–2L per song

Stuart DaCosta (STUDIRT) — Sound Production Designer, Composer & Bassist | Mumbai

Audio Player
MC Sher Theme
Gully Boy OST
3:42
Ruk Jaana Dil
The Yellow Diary
4:15
Production Reel
STUDIRT
2:30
Advertising Showreel
Commercial Work
1:45
Self-hosted audio player — sampler packs and original music. Full Tone.js / Wavesurfer.js integration in production build.

Sound Glossary.

Industry Fundamentals

Sonic Branding

The strategic use of sound and music to represent a brand's identity and values across all touchpoints, from audio logos to environmental soundscapes.

Audio Logo (Mnemonic)

A short, distinctive audio cue that identifies a brand, similar to a visual logo. Examples include the Netflix 'ta-dum' or the Intel bong.

Music Production Architecture

The structural design of a musical piece, including arrangement, layering, and technical playback systems for both studio and live environments.

Sonic Identity Ecosystem

A comprehensive toolkit of audio assets including brand anthems, UI sounds, and telephone hold music that create a unified brand experience.

Live Music Direction

The orchestration of a live musical performance, coordinating playback systems, session musicians, and stage playback to accurately represent studio recordings.

Audio Product Branding

The integration of sound design into physical or digital products to enhance user experience and brand recognition through auditory feedback.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQ.

Stuart DaCosta, known as STUDIRT, is a Mumbai-based Sound Production Designer, composer, and bassist. He is a core member of The Yellow Diary (Sony Music India) and contributed to Gully Boy (₹240Cr+ box office). He works across film scoring, advertising, music production, and live music direction.

Yes. STUDIRT is the professional brand name of Stuart DaCosta, a Mumbai-based Sound Production Designer, composer, and bassist. His official website is studirt.com.

Stuart DaCosta offers film score composition, advertising music production (TV commercials, digital campaigns), sonic branding and audio logo design, independent artist music production, OTT soundtrack scoring, and live music direction. He is based in Mumbai and available for projects across India.

You can submit a project inquiry through studirt.com/contact. All inquiries are qualified by Stuart’s team before being forwarded. Typical response time is within 48 hours. Stuart has scored for feature films including Gully Boy (Excel Entertainment) and India’s Most Wanted (Fox Star Studios).

Stuart DaCosta has produced music and sound design for Cadbury Dairy Milk (Mondelez/Ogilvy), Tata Motors, Swiggy Instamart (Dentsu), PhonePe, and Myntra, among others. His advertising work spans TV commercials, digital campaigns, and product sound design.

The Yellow Diary is an Indian indie band signed to Sony Music India. Stuart DaCosta serves as the bassist and co-producer. The band has accumulated over 100 million combined streams and performed 200+ live shows nationally, including NH7 Weekender and Bacardi Sessions.

Stuart DaCosta’s production rates vary by project scope. Independent artist song production typically ranges from ₹1-2 lakhs. A 60-second advertising campaign with cut-downs is approximately ₹5 lakhs as a buyout. Audio logo and sonic identity projects range from ₹10-20 lakhs. Contact studirt.com for a custom quote.

Yes. Dirty Jay’s is Stuart DaCosta’s personal live music project, available for festivals, club nights, corporate events, and private engagements. Typical set duration is 60-90 minutes. Booking inquiries can be submitted through studirt.com/contact or the Dirty Jay’s EPK.

Stuart DaCosta is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He is available for production work, live music direction, and studio sessions across India. Remote collaboration is also available for clients outside Mumbai.

06 · Contact

Inquiries.