The Ocean is their world - Parekh and Singh

Nischay Parekh Jivraj Singh are a regular fixture at most Indian music festival these days, a dream-pop duo from the City of Joy - Kolkata are better known by their surnames Parekh and Singh. The pair’s debut album ‘Ocean’ (2013) has created waves and has got them a much sought after record label deal. Their music features none of the stereotypical sitars and tablas that dominate India’s music scene, but what you see on stage is two young musicians’ namely guitarist, vocalist and synth-player Parekh and percussionist Singh who produce music that would immediately magnetise you, distinctly un-Indian, but catchy enough to make you sway.

“You have to be more than just a singer for the audience to connect with you” Raahul Jain

Amid the many singers/composers, who have debuted in the world of Indian music, one more name has joined the list. He is none other than Jatin Pandit’s son, Raahul Jatin, whose debuted with the single, Aankhon Ke Ishaare.

Beatboxing with Yung Raj

Based out of Hyderabad, Yung Raj is a beatboxer and producer who has been performing at popular venues and festivals in the country since 2011. He has performed with both nationally and internationally acclaimed acts like Foreign Beggars, Shri, Karsh Kale, Niladri Kumar, Shiva Sound System, BOGL, Func, Stitch In Nine and was also an active member of popular acapella outfit – Voctronica until late 2017. He has performed in the past at NH7 Weekender in Pune and has been a beatboxer for the past 6 six years and is very well known in the Indian beatboxing scene, influenced by heavy bass music.

Women of Rhythm - Interview with Aditya Prabhu

Did you know that one of the artistes featured in Women of Rhythm Season 3, Mumbai’s Mukta Raste was chosen to teach Sonam Kapoor how to play on the tabla for the movie ‘Padman’ and that Srishty Patidar from a small village Palba in Madhya Pradesh is a world record holder? Two years ago, Patidar broke the world record of 24 hours set by a Mexican girl, by drumming for 31 hours non-stop. The record was recognized by the US based Golden Book of World Records. Did you also know that Charu Hariharan, an Mridangam artiste with a Masters in Psychology decided to leave it for music?

“Our new video talks about tackling social issues” - Lost Stories

Lost Stories is a name synonymous to India’s dance music scene. In their decade long career, they’ve been one of the first indians to represent the country at the some of the world’s biggest stages like Tomorrowland festival for 4 times in a row. They were ranked at #52 in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJ List. They began their journey in 2009 and immediately rose to prominence when their first single False Promises and over the years have worked with various international artists. A plethora of their original music includes their debut album ‘Music for the #Generation’

Ode to Joy – Arinjoy Trio

Year after year, the Mahindra Blues Band Hunt brings Blues bands across the country to the forefront, giving them a platform to showcase their talent. 2018 was no different and saw Kolkata band Arinjoy Trio take the honours. Consisting of three young lads who share a common hunger for the blues, they perform a wide variety of blues music, from old school to contemporary. The band enthralled the audience with soothing blues numbers which included Sky is crying by Elmore James, Honey Hush by Albert Collins, and an original by the band Cold Cold Cold. Arinjoy Trio is an initiative which brings together three people. The band is led by guitarist Arinjoy Sarkar, Sounak Roy on drums and Aakash Ganguly on bass guitar.

Making India Sing - Clinton Cerejo

From fusing rock and raga, power ballads, Bollywood item songs, to pop and R & B, award winning composer and producer Clinton Cerejo, has done an incredible job as music producer for India’s First Reality Musical #SingIndiaSing offering some killer tracks, in turn carving a sound that is truly his own as Verus Ferreira found out.

Singing my own Song: Lesle Lewis

As a musician whose songs are hummed by fans belonging to varying generations, 58 year old composer Lesle Lewis has given new paradigms to Indian music scene on a consistent basis.

Girl Power: Aditi Ramesh

In a short span of time, Mumbai based vocalist Aditi Ramesh has made a remarkable rise in the Indie music scene. The 27 year old exudes girl power wherever she goes, as Verus Ferreira found out.

Drum Diaries: Gino Banks

The incredibly talented Gino Banks has a resume that reads like a guest list rather than musical Curriculum Vitae. In this day and age of YouTube channels and online drum clinics, Gino maintains a level of proficiency behind the drum kit which is his work station.