Prepare to embark on a journey through time with the enthralling new single, Carnaby by Mumbai-based independent music project Arrows, the brainchild of musician, songwriter and music journalist David Britto. Arrows captures the essence of living in another era, infused with a touch of wistful sentimentality on the new song.

Drawing inspiration from the iconic Carnaby Street, a symbol of the swinging '60s, Arrows skillfully weaves a melodic tapestry that transports listeners to a bygone age through heartfelt lyrics and soulful harmonies, the song paints a vivid portrait of a nostalgic world.

This marks the second single off Arrows’ much-awaited five-track debut EP Friends Tonight, Strangers Again and is a collaboration with Mumbai pop/punk band The Lightyears Explode’s frontman Saurabh Roy and horn outfit Bombay Brass.

Featuring a hooky guitar and horn section as well as bright drums, gliding basslines, and steely vocals, Carnaby is a captivating rock track. 

Sharing more about this release, David Britto said, “Carnaby is one of the older songs I’ve written and I’m glad that it is finally seeing the light of day. The song itself talks about living in a different, somewhat simpler time. It includes the musical talents of Saurabh Roy and Bombay Brass, artists who are poles apart sonically yet help bring this song to life so brilliantly.” 

From performing at music festivals such as Bacardi NH7 Weekender to Sula Fest and more with Bombay blues-rockers The Tripp, Arrows is musician and songwriter David Britto’s collaborative project launched in 2018.

If you haven’t seen Arrows playing a show in Mumbai, you’ve probably spotted and saved his music from Spotify’s ‘Rock in India’ and Apple’s ‘Future Hits’ playlists. Arrows sees Britto meld his relatable and powerful songwriting with some of Indian indie’s most powerful names including Raghav Meattle, Blackstratblues, Tejas, Riya Duggal, Siddharth Barsur, Vernon Noronha and The Lightyears Explode.

As a groundbreaking journalist for the native wing of the iconic music magazine Rolling Stone India, Britto has not only chronicled the country’s art as it makes global waves but also developed a fine ear for the intricacies and diversity of India’s striking, new, original sound. Britto also hosts the My First Record podcast which is noted for being candid and a mini master call on music from some of the best artists of our times. A noted musician, Arrows is all set to release his debut EP in September 2023.

Song Credits:

Written and Composed by David Britto

Produced by Siddharth Basrur

Vocals by Saurabh Roy

Horn Parts Composed and Arranged by Rhys Sebastian (Bombay Brass)

Alto and Tenor Saxophones by Rhys Sebastian

Trumpet by Neil Waters

Trombone by Ramon Ibrahim

Mixed and Mastered by Horse Garden Productions (Siddharth Talwar and Zain Calcuttawala)

Artwork by Deepti Sharma

Photographs by Parizad D