On March 8, 2025, Stereo Groove from Mokokchung clinched the top spot at NIT Ekarikthin Rockville 2025, the electrifying battle of the bands hosted during NIT Nagaland’s techno-cultural fest in Chümoukedima.
Outshining seven other talented contenders, the band delivered a standout performance that fused razor-sharp instrumentation with infectious energy.
Judged by Pop Rock music icons Trance Effect—who later rocked the stage as guest artists—Stereo Groove’s win marks them as a rising force in the Northeast’s music scene. Their victory at Rockville, a highlight of Ekarikthin, signals big things ahead for this dynamic crew.