About Stuart DaCosta
Mumbai-based composer, music producer, bassist, and sound designer. Co-founding member of The Yellow Diary (Sony Music India), Salvage Audio Collective, and The Dirty Jays.
BIOGRAPHY
Stuart DaCosta has shaped the sound of some of India's most recognized indie and commercial projects over the last decade and a half.
His work spans aggressive stage performances in front of tens of thousands to meticulous millimeter-perfect audio post-production for feature films. As the bassist for The Yellow Diary, he tours internationally, bringing a distinct groove-oriented foundation to the band's alt-rock sound.
In the studio, via Salvage Audio Collective, his scoring work has anchored major motion pictures like Zoya Akhtar's Gully Boy, the critically acclaimed Yeh Ballet, and high-profile national campaigns for brands ranging from Cadbury to Myntra.
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TIMELINE
CAREER HISTORY
2010
Salvage Audio Collective
Co-founded the production collective with a focus on film and advertising sound.
2013
The Yellow Diary
Co-founded the band as bassist. Signed to Sony Music India.
2019
Gully Boy
Scored and produced for the Zoya Akhtar film through Salvage Audio.
2020
Yeh Ballet + Dug Dug
Composed original scores for Netflix and independent film.
2023
Lollapalooza India
Performed at the inaugural edition with The Yellow Diary.
2024
The Dirty Jay's
Launched the high-energy live performance project.
2025
Motoverse + Mann India Tour
National touring with The Yellow Diary.
2026
Australia Tour
International touring and expanding the creative scope.
The Yellow Diary
One of India's most prominent indie bands. Sony Music India.
The Dirty Jay's
High-energy live project pushing stage energy and raw instrumentation.
Salvage Audio Collective
Production collective behind Gully Boy, Yeh Ballet, Dug Dug, and brands like Cadbury.